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Draft letter from Lawrence Washington to Mrs. James J. Blaisdell 2 pages Box 11, Folder 6

Draft letter from Lawrence Washington to Mrs. James Blaisdell regarding the return of two books stolen from his home, Audley, during the Civil War: an edition of Aesop's Fables, and a copy book used by George Washington when he was a child. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. John Augustine Washington III and family papers
  3. Series 1. Correspondence
  4. Subseries 1.2. Lawrence Washington

Letter, Eliza Parke Custis Law to Mrs. Gideon Snow Box 53, Folder 1828.10.18

A.D.S. 2 pages. Eliza presents her friend the attached clipping of two words ["that it"] cut from something written by George Washington -- she also attached a small piece of velvet worn by him -- all in thanks for Snow's kindnesses since Eliza's arrival in Boston. Name on original manuscript appears as "Eliza Parke Custis." Autograph document signed, laminated.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 53

Letter, Robert E. Lee to Edward Hedden Box 78, Folder 1866.03.23

Lexington. Lee acknowledges receipt of three articles that were removed from the Custis House (Arlington) during the Civil War and sent back to him by Hedden. Lee grants Hedden's request for the satin engraving of George Washington drawn by Dr. Charles Buxton. This letter of thanks accompanies the return of the picture to Hedden. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, with envelope.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 78

Note, provenance information 1 pages Box 87, Folder undated no. 184

Manuscript notes on the provenance of a cross purported to be a piece of George Washington's coffin. According to the manuscript, the cross was taken "by bribing a negro" when Washington's body was transfered to the new tomb in 1831.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 87

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