Lease to James Cocke 1767 November 5

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528
Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Lease to James Cocke, Manuscript #MS 1968.2, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Summary

Creator:
Washington, George
Abstract:
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Lease to James Cocke, Manuscript #MS 1968.2, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Background

Scope and content:

Washington leases land in York County, Va., to James Cocke of Williamsburg, Va., until John Custis, son and heir of Daniel Parke Custis, reaches age 21; yearly rent set at 8N current money of Virginia. AD signed "G.W."

Biographical / historical:

George Washington managed the estate of his stepson, Daniel Parke Custis.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 1968.
Arrangement:

1 item.

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
1 item.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Leases - Virginia - Williamsburg