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Autograph letter, signed. "Bush. Washington" writes to Charles Lewis Esq, regarding a possible arbitration or suit. Letter mentions Mr.Thomas Swann, Mr. Robert I. Taylor, and Mr. Walter Jones. Handwritten note at the bottom.

A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, mounted, watermark (1794), with part of cover. Name on original manuscript appears as "B. Washington." Encloses note for $875. for discount at the bank, and intends to present the necessary draft on Monday next.

A.L.S. 1 page. Bushfield. Re: Shipment of Bushrod's chest and other goods from Philadelphia.

A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod reports that he commenced cleaning the ditch in his large meadow but after riding to the meadow he found all hands would be required to take care of the hay which he plans to finish during the week. He thanks his neighbor for his offer to do the ditch but thinks he has the power to do it with his own help. He plans to invest some money and wants to purchase a share in the Dismal Swamp, if the sum is too large he would like to buy the share on partnership, however, he prefers to do so alone. He says he will communicate his neighbor's hints to Bushrod Jr. about the road which he is sorry to hear has been so much neglected.

A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod writes to his "dear friend" Elizabeth Willing Powel that when he inherited Mount Vernon, he had to buy "new furniture for all the rooms of that extensive building" and farm machinery as well -- he borrowed money for this and the loan is due soon -- his wheat crop and the fishery both failed, however -- so he asks "with a little embarrassment" to borrow the amount from her, but insists on paying interest which she refused to accept on an earlier occasion. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (wheat sheaf). Name on original manuscript appears as "Bush. Washington."

Letter. Is returning the shoes which are not Mrs. Washington's ... please return to rightful owner ... Name does not appear on original manuscript.

Autograph letter, signed. Letter written from Bushrod Washington, to his mother, Hannah Bushrod Washington, about his time in Fredericksburg.

A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington writes his mother (Hannah Bushrod Washington) while a student at William and Mary College at age 16. He writes about world affairs and his activities at William and Mary. Autograph letter signed, address panel on verso.

A.L.S. 2 pages. Tells of his safe arrival at Wakefield and comments on the health of the family. Asks for his grandmother's shoes which he has forgotten and other personal matters. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover docketed by Col. John A. Washington of Bushfield by Jerry.