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This manuscript is made up of several sections. Approximately the first 100 pages include inventories of the Mount Vernon estate's contents (silver, dishes, beds, linens, and so on). That set of inventories was begun during Bushrod Washington's tenure as owner of Mount Vernon. Much of the text appears to be in his handwriting. The middle 200 pages are made up of the manuscript contain the daily diary of John A. Washington III for the years 1842-1845, while he owned Mount Vernon. The final 50 or so pages contain John A. Washington's record of work done by various individuals on the Mount Vernon property for several months at the end of 1842 to the beginning of 1843; a variety of other miscellaneous records and accounts are included in these final pages, all of which appear "upside down" in relation to the inventories and diary because they were written with the blank book flipped over so that the original back cover became the front cover. The inventories include two lists of slaves: one is dated 20 July 1815 (during the Bushrod Washington years); and the other with birthdates to April 1845 (during the John A. Washington III years).

A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Concerning the executors of Washington's will.

A.L.S. 1 page. "Dear Sir, The object of this letter is to give you the name and place of residence of the gentleman on whose account I spoke to you this morning, as they may escape your recollection. 'William Griffith, Burlington, New Jersey.' Sincerely yrs, Bush. Washington."

A.L.S. 1 page. Writing from Mount Vernon, Judge Washington provides his nephew with introductions to two Westmoreland Co. judges and gives advice on passing the Virginia bar. Name on original manuscript appears as "Bush. Washington."

A.L.S. 3 pages. Writing in French, Frestel assures Nelly of his and G.W. Lafayette's affection for her -- they bid farewell to America where they have been received with such kindness -- can add nothing to what Georges has told her -- admonishes her to always remain as she is -- respects to her mother, grandmother and sisters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed "recommended to the care of my M. friend George Washington Lafayette" laminated, watermark, in French.

A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Expressing concern over L.L's indisposition News of the death of a friend killed by an explosion in a steam boiler. News of several marriages. Visit of Judge Johnson and Edward Livingston; good prospects for the Judge's election. Name on original manuscript appears as "F. P. Lewis (Butler)." Integral cover, wax seal (broken).

A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Letter with cross-writing. Wishing him a quick recovery from his indisposition. News of the preparations for her impending visit to Phila. News of her household. Integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as "F. P. Lewis (Butler)."

A.L.S. 1 page. GWPC's letter accompanies a plate of the States china which is given to Mrs. [Trumbull], the widow of the late Gov. Trumbull.

A.L.S. 1 page. Jefferson. Re: A suit against a "John Washington" administrator of the estate of John Throckmorton. Name on original manuscript appears as "Washington."

A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mr. Washington, speaking on behalf of all the legatees of Col. [Wm A] Washington requests a quick settlement of the estate. He and the others feel the delay has been extraordinary and unusual. Reference to Kanawah lands. (Post mark - "MaHa Bridge" Aug. 3, 1824). Autograph letter signed, Integral cover.