Estate inventory of Lawrence Washington, 1774

Containers:
Box 4, Folder 1774.04.28
Scope and content:

A.D.S 2 pages. An estate inventory of Lawrence Washington (1745-1774) -- a direct descendant of emigrant Col. John Washington and distant cousin of George Washington. The inventory includes 42 slaves (by name), cattle, and furnishings of each room. The inventory is signed by Thomas Jett and recorded by R. Bernard in Westmoreland County on December 31, 1782.

Language:
English.

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Reference services
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Parent restrictions:
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