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Ted and Mary Wendell early American collection

.5 Linear Feet 14 Sheets

This collection consist of 47 documents, 10 maps, and 1 map slipcase collected by Ted and Mary Wendell. The collection pertains to George Washington and includes 25 documents written, annotated, or signed by Washington. Much of the material concerns the Revolutionary War, western land claims following the French and Indian War, and British and American governmental records. The dates of the material range from 1721-1826.

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Assessment of George Washington's estate 1 pages Box 2, Folder c. 1786

Assessment of the lands and estates of George Washington, with discussion about acreage of certain holdings and description of crop yields and land rents. The document notes, "General Washington possesses 10-100 acres in one body where he lives Constantly employs 250 hands 24 ploughs sowed in the year 1778 600 bushels oats 700 acres wheat..". Specifies livestock holdings as well. Includes a survey without plat map of an unspecified holding, with reference to shared borders with Gilbert Lane, Guisbert Lane, and Samuel Stout. Manuscript document, 1 page.

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Survey, George Washington for John Elswick 1 pages Box 1, Folder 1751.04.16

Land survey with plat map by George Washington for John Elswick, detailing 437 acres on Lost River in Augusta County (now Hampshire County, WV). Two additional people are listed in the document: John Lonem and Samuel McHandry (C.C.-chainmen). The docket on verso notes, 'Deed drawn in Thomas Walter's name'. Autograph document signed, 1 page.

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Survey, George Washington for Mary Johnston 2 pages Box 1, Folder 1752.04.03, Folder OUT

Land survey with plat map by George Washington for Mary Johnston, detailing 400 acres between Bullskin Run and Long Marsh Run in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, WV). Three additional names listed of those who assisted with the survey - John Johnston, James McCarmick (C.C.- chainmen) and Benjamin Pearson (marker). Docketed in Washington's writing. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.

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Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection

30 Linear Feet Variety of container sizes based on film negative sizes and types. 5 Linear Feet

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

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Peter family papers

12 Linear Feet 46 boxes

This collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington's death, estate documents, Major George Peter's military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.

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Division of real estate lots owned by Robert Peter Box 7, Folder 07

Four autograph documents dealing with land ownership. Two notes on fragments; one half sheet giving history of a property in Prince George's County; and an 8 page survey document, with reference to points on a drawn survey, of Cross Basket, Balantyre, and other properties (9 lots) belonging to Robert Peter and divided amongst George and Thomas Peter.

  1. Series 10. Papers of Robert Peter
  2. Subseries 10.4. Land Documents
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George Washington collection

approx. 25 Linear Feet

This collection contains letters to and from George Washington that have been aquired by the MVLA since 1858. For more information, see content note for individal items. The collection grows organically as new items are acquired.

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Document, Survey of Mount Vernon Box 1, Folder 1759.10.01

"I endeavourd to find out the true bounds of my Mount Vernon Tract of Land - but not knowing where it divided from Spencer's part of the River, nor being able to find harrison cornr Ash mentiond in his Deed to stand on the River side at the Mouth the Blind Pocoson - I began at two Ash trees and Elm ..."

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Letter, to William Hunter Box 5, Folder 1791.02.04

Washington writes to the Mayor of Alexandria saying that an accurate survey is necessary of 10 miles square in question [the land for the Federal City] -- has engaged Mr. Ellicott to make it -- hopes corporation of Alexandria, Virginia will give all necessary help.

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Historic manuscript collection

approx. 60 Linear Feet

This collection of historic manuscripts dates from 1607-1933, with the bulk of materials dating from 1738-1868. The correspondence, journals and diaries, legal and financial records, estate documents, and printed ephemera in the collection primarily relate to the Washington and Custis families, the Revolutionary War, and society life in antebellum Washington D.C. and Virginia.

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Plat, 643 acres of land belonging to John Augustine Washington 1 Sheets Box 2, Folder 1753.04.18

Plat showing the purchase of land for John Augustine Washington, acquiring 643 acres of land granted by Thomas Rutherford in Frederick (now Jefferson) County, VA. George Washington had also purchased land in Frederick County, acquiring 453 acres also from Thomas Rutherford, granted by Lord Fairfax. Autograph document, 2 pages, docketed.

  1. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
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Robert Brooke Plat Survey of Spencer and Washington Land 1 Sheets Box 88 OVERSIZE, Folder 1741.00.00

Survey plat map of land contained between Dogue Run and Little Hunting Creek, shows the original grant of land between the Spencer family and the Washington family originally granted by Thomas Lord Culpeper in 1674 to Col. John Washington, who arrived in Virginia in 1657 and to Col. Nathaniel Spencer for a grant of 5,000 acres. This land is the future site of Mount Vernon. Survey made for plaintiff Sampson Darrell against defendant Zephaniah Wade. Autograph document signed, 1 page.

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Survey, Mount Vernon land Box 83, Folder undated no. 72

Survey, Mount Vernon Land. A.D. 2 pages. Plat of 150 acres of land at mouth of Dogue Creek, conveyed by Wm. Spencer to Richard Osborn, later a part of Mount Vernon. Document, possibly docketed in G.W.'s hand "Old Survey of no use," laminated, watermark.

  1. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  2. Manuscripts Box 83
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Bushrod Washington family papers

1.5 Linear Feet (4 boxes)

The Bushrod Washington Family Papers consist of documents gathered by the descendants of the first President of the United States, George Washington. The collection comprises an assortment of correspondence and legal documents documenting the lives and property ownership of several branches of the Washington family. The collection is organized into five series: Correspondence, Legal Documents, Social, Miscellaneous, and Indenture Notices (Land Deeds).

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Tisinger Family collection of Shenandoah County land surveys

1 cubic feet 3 boxes
The collection comprises hundreds of land surveys and related documents primarily for Shenandoah County, Virginia.
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