Articles of agreement, George Augustine Washington with Samuel Roberts

Containers:
Box 13, Folder 1788.08.05
Creator:
Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793
Scope and content:

D. 2 pages. George Augustine Washington contracts with Samuel Roberts for the latter to disassemble a building at Johnson's Fishery (at River Farm) and re-erect it "... agreeably to the back part of Genl. Washington's kitchen or Servant's Hall, weatherboard, case, cornice, and bargeboard it in the same way--." Roberts is to receive, for his service, 11 pounds Virginia currency and the assistance of one slave. Document is unsigned.

Language:
English .

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Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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