Power of attorney, Lawrence Lewis for retrieval of two escaped slaves, 1831
- Containers:
- Box 55, Folder 1831.06.10
- Creator:
- Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839
- Scope and content:
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The son of George Washington's sister, Lawrence Lewis authorizes Thomas Griggs to bring back a slave named Shadrach and his brother Arlington who ran away separately from Lewis' farm near Battletown.
- Language:
- English.
- Subjects:
- Fugitive slaves -- Virginia
Legal documents - Names:
- Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon3600 Mount Vernon Memorial HighwayMount Vernon, VA 22121
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Reference servicesEmail: fws@mountvernon.orgPhone: (703) 780-3600
- Parent restrictions:
- This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.