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Letter from George Washington to Israel Shreve concerning Shreve's delinquent bond payments to Washington. Washington states '...to be plain, I never expect to obtain what is due from you, to me, but by a resort to a Court of Justice'. If Shreve can provide the Sheriff with the payment he owes, the Sheriff has been instructed to stay the legal proceedings that are about to be brought against him. Washington continues that he cannot extend more time to Shreve and that he expects the late payment as well as the next payment when it is due. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.

Letter from George Washington to John Hancock. Referring to himself in the third person as 'General', Washington thanks Hancock for the gift of fish sent to his camp at Morristown, NJ. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.

Letter from George Washington to Jonathan Boucher concerning the tenancy of Washington's lands on the Ohio River. Washington thanks Boucher and a Dr. Barton for their assistance and asks Boucher to provide Dr. Barton with an enclosed advertisement (not identified). Washington goes into detail about the land and his estimation of its value based on location and the probability of the establishment of a new colony on the Ohio. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.

Letter from George Washington, written by Washington's secretary, John Kirkpatrick, to Peter Hog (or Hoge) with instructions to build a chain of forts along the frontiers from Fort Dinwiddie towards the Mayo River. Washington explains that this was decided by a Council of War at Fort Cumberland. He orders Hog to Augusta Courthouse to raise a militia to assist his own company in erecting the forts and urges vigilance against attack: 'you are, while upon this work to keep out constant covering parties, and above all things guard against a surprize'. Washington states that Hog's men will receive double pay for every day they work while construction is under way and he advises Hog about acquiring the necessary building tools. Letter signed, 2 pages.

Letter from George Washington to Peter Hog (or Hoge) concerning Captain William Crawford. Washington requests Hog's assistance in attaining a commission for Crawford as assistant surveyor to Colonel Thomas Lewis in Augusta County, VA. Washington explains that Lord John Dunmore, Governor of Virginia, has recommended this appointment. He goes on to express regret that Captain Crawford was unable to attend a meeting of the Sandy Creek claimants at Winchester on March 5th. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.

Letter from George Washington to William Preston concerning land granted to him under the Proclamation of 1754, which granted bounty lands to veterans of the French and Indian War. Washington explains that the land, located on the Great Kanawha River (in present-day West Virginia), was surveyed by William Crawford. Washington asks Preston to certify this survey so that it can be submitted under the later Proclamation of 1763 in order to acquire additional lands. Washington expresses his displeasure at the idea that he will be excluded from these additional bounty lands if they are reserved solely for British regulars: 'I can see no cause why Americans (who have serv'd his Majesty in the late War with as much fidelity, and without presumption, with as much Success, as his British Troops) should be stigmatiz'd...'. Washington goes on to guarantee that he will pay Preston the same fees for approving Crawford's survey as he would if Preston were to make the survey himself. Autograph letter with signature missing (lower section of the sheet is missing), 3 pages.

Memorandum by George Washington concerning the provisions for the rent of his bounty lands on the Great Kanawha River. Washington details leasing plans for 23,216 acres of land for the next 100 years, including a written chart of the rents from 1798 to 1897. Autograph document signed, 3 pages.

Land survey with plat map by George Washington for John Elswick, detailing 437 acres on Lost River in Augusta County (now Hampshire County, WV). Two additional people are listed in the document: John Lonem and Samuel McHandry (C.C.-chainmen). The docket on verso notes, 'Deed drawn in Thomas Walter's name'. Autograph document signed, 1 page.

Land survey with plat map by George Washington for Mary Johnston, detailing 400 acres between Bullskin Run and Long Marsh Run in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, WV). Three additional names listed of those who assisted with the survey - John Johnston, James McCarmick (C.C.- chainmen) and Benjamin Pearson (marker). Docketed in Washington's writing. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.

Land survey with plat map by George Washington for Walter Shirley, detailing 311 acres in Frederick County, VA. Autograph document signed, 1 page.