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Start Over Collection Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933 Date range 1859

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

Drawing, plan of the wharf by Montgomery C. Meigs, 1859 Box 77, Folder 1859.10.12

Measured drawing marked "No. 2" of the Mount Vernon wharf ... plan drawn by M.C. Meigs, Capt. U.S. Engineer ... "4 Oct. Sup foot or $2800" ..."Recommended for adoption the front of the Wharf being made parallel to the thread of the Stream."

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 77, 1859/1860

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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Letter, George Fayette Washington to Mary Ann Lewis Scott, 1859 Box 77, Folder 1859.10.06

A.L.S. 3 pages. Mrs. W-n ill after leaving Old Point Comfort ... now that her recovery is under way he writes for his wife ... refers to "good old times at Wellington" ... nicely settled at Waverly ...

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 77, 1859/1860

Letter, John Augustine Washington III to Benson Lossing, 1859 Box 76, Folder 1859.01.29

A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sorry for delay in sending inscription on bust of Necker--copied it long ago, but forgot to forward it--"The Bust stands where it was placed by Washington himself." Name on original manuscript appears as "John A. Washington." [At top of paper is transcript of inscription on bust of Necker].

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 76, 1858/1859

Letter, John Augustine Washington III to Benson Lossing, 1859 Box 76, Folder 1859.08.21

A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Paid Mr. Bennett for him and sends receipt--"Your proposition to enclose the other papers I loaned you to Mrs. Lee of Arlington is perfectly satisfactory to me"--cannot comply with his request to leave plan of Pohick in his keeping. Autograph letter signed, on lined paper. Name on original manuscript appears as "John A. 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 76, 1858/1859

Letter, John Augustine Washington III to Edward C. Turner, 1859 1 Sheets Box 76, Folder 1859.02.15

John A. Washington III writes to "Dear Ned" regarding the purchase of horses, cattle, and investments in cattle and guano. Also plans to call upon Turner with "Farmer" Jefferson in tow and "take him captive" and "pick you up and bring you both down with me -- so hold youself in readiness." Autograph letter, signed.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 76, 1858/1859

Letter, John Augustine Washington III to Eleanor Love Selden Washington, 1859 Box 76, Folder 1859.02.25

Includes negotiations for purchase of negro boy that was delayed. Instructs West to make a strong box for sending plows to Waveland and to mend the windows of the hot beds.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 76, 1858/1859

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