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Letter, Fairfax Washington to Lawrence Lewis Box 55, Folder 1830.07.14

A.L.S. 1 page. Fairfax Washington writes that the estate has no money to pay Lewis the interest already past due at this time -- he must depend on present crop for any money -- as sending it now would be a "fatal interruption" to the next crop, he asks indulgence for one last time until he can finish seeding. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked "Battletown Va. Jul 19", laminated, watermark.

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Letter, Frances Parke Butler to Lawrence Lewis Box 62, Folder 1838.03.29

A.L.S. 3 pages. Hoping that he will visit them at Bayou Goula. News of her children. She is anxious for news of the Lorenzo Lewis family. Name on original manuscript appears as "F. P. Butler." Integral cover, wax seal.

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  2. Historic manuscript collection
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Letter, George Washington Parke Custis to Lawrence Lewis Box 53, Folder 1808.03.27

A.L.S. 1 page. Custis apologizes for the delay in paying George Washington's estate the money he owes it -- he was disappointed in getting money from Eastern Shore of Va., and must await market for crops -- "I have been often in want of a single dollar" -- the market is very low at present. Autograph letter signed, mounted. Name on original manuscript appears as "George W. P. Custis."

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  2. Historic manuscript collection
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Letter, Jesse Skidmore to Lawrence Lewis Box 63, Folder 1839.05.14

A.L.S. 1 page. Respecting the cost of materials for the stone sill and gate at vault [New Tomb]--price not given--brick work and carpenters work, prices given. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L. "Respecting Cost of work to vault at Mt. Vernon."

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 63

Letter, John Augustine Washington II to Lawrence Lewis Box 56, Folder 1832.06.07

A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Woodlawn. Information on fees paid by his uncle [Bushrod W-n] in suit Cresap vs. McLai[n ?]--Maria [Anne Maria Washington ?] suffering from chills and fever. Name on original manuscript appears as "John A. Washington." Autograph letter signed, docketed.

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  2. Historic manuscript collection
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 56

Letter, John Thornton, Augustine Washington, and Samuel Washington to Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis Box 43, Folder 1811.08.29

A.L.S. 2 pages. The heirs of Thornton Washington, son of Samuel, give their written assent to Bushrod to "Dismiss suit against Col. Lee" if the land in question can be sold at good price -- they wish to settle affairs of the Thornton Washington estate. Autograph letter signed, in hand of ? , docketed by B.W. "T. and Sam Washington Rock Hall."

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 43

Letter, Joseph Erwin to Lawrence Lewis Box 49, Folder 1823.09.12

A.L.S. 2 pages. New Orleans. Erwin writes in regard to collecting an account -- he doesn't want to call on "our mutual friend Johnny Anderson" for payment of his note, because Anderson considers himself a great man thereabouts and he has promised to pay upon the sale of his crop -- "our friend Henry Johnston will be our next governor." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, postmarked "New Orl. L Sept 15," watermark.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 49

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