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Start Over Collection Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933 Date range 1795

Deeds and papers, relating to lands bought in Virginia by J. H. Brown for Aaron Leggett, 1790/1861 8 Files Box 17, Folder 1790-1861

8 deeds and letters housed within a single envelope, dating April 15, 1790, September 30, 1790, December 20, 1790, June 28, 1850, October 19, 1850, 1852, April 10, 1853, and February 18, 1861.

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  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 17, 1790

Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933 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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Indenture, George Fairfax and Louisa Lee with John Augustine Washington and Thomas Smith, 1795 Box 10, Folder 1785.06.01

D.S. 1 page. Torn. Sale by the Lees, husband and wife, to Washington and Smith of Burnt House, Old Quarter and Forest plantations, approx. 2600 acres in all. Burnt House tract located just south of Bushfield, home of JAW. A trustee signs for JAW. Witnessed by Hannah, Mildred, and Bushrod Washington, among others.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 10, 1785/1786

Letter, Anna Maria Thomasina Blackburn Washington to Julia Ann Blackburn Washington, 1795 Box 26, Folder 1795.02.09

A.L.S. 1 page. Norfolk. She is now at home, wishes to see her Aunt Nancy [Ann] and Uncle Bushrod [Washington]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, watermark.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 26, 1795

Letter, Bartholomew Dandridge to Thomas Russell, 1795 Box 27, Folder 1795.12.23

A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge encloses is $55. to pay duty on a pipe of wine for the President -- asks to be informed when this letter arrives safely. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, in a later hand "from GW's secy paying for wine," watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "B. Dandridge."

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  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 27, 1795/1796

Letter, Christian Scott Blackburn to Julia Ann Blackburn Washington, 1795 Box 26, Folder 1795.02.22

A.L.S. 1 page. Back home after staying with Sally [Brown ?]--stayed in George Town 10 days due to little Christian's illness--glad Kitty [Blackburn] reads to Mr. Wyth's wife--wishes the old gentleman [Wyth] would teach her some geography. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by "Stage," postmarked "Dumfries [ ]," watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as "C. Blackburn." Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Feb. 22.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 26, 1795

Letter, Christian Scott Blackburn to Julia Ann Blackburn Washington, 1795

A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Insists since her debility is coming on, she should go to the Springs or another healthy climate, even if she will be away from Mr. [Bushrod] Washington for a while--will go with her if it suits--Tommy [Blackburn] very ill, must leave and go elsewhere--Kitty [Blackburn] got home safely--should she put apricots in box and send them by stage? Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as "C. Blackburn." Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 June 16.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 26, 1795

Letter, Christian Scott Blackburn to Julia Ann Blackburn Washington, 1795 Box 27, Folder 1795.10.25

A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Announces Juda's [Judith Blackburn] death--one of her infants died before her--her dying request that Nancy [Ann] take Jenny--children well--[Thomas Blackburn] still lame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as "C. Blackburn." Date on original catalog card appears [1795] Oct. 25.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 27, 1795/1796

Letter, Corbin Washington to Hannah Washington, 1795 Box 21, Folder 1792.11.25

A.L.S. 1 page. Concerned that her breast is worse -- maybe caused by bad weather -- is sending Burgundy pitch by Jerry and can get flies and blister plaster for her if Burgundy pitch doesn't work -- calomel will help Levina -- eruption on his children cured by calomel -- go to Haywood tomorrow, don't want to take carriage horse and servants -- sends shoes to Joe -- others are cut out and making. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "C. Washington."

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 21, 1792

Letter, Eleanor Parke Custis to Mrs. Wolcott, 1795 Box 27, Folder 1795.00.00

A.L.S. 1 page. Eleanor Custis regrets that she was not at home when Mrs. Wolcott came. She relates that her grandmother [Martha Washington] gave her the present and the lock of hair. She expresses her thanks for them and extends her wishes for the happiness of the Wolcotts. Date on catalog card is c. 1795.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 27, 1795/1796

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