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Account on the payments on the estate of George Washington, Lawrence Lewis Box 59, Folder 1834.00.00

A.D. 2 pages. Account of payments on the estate of George Washington. Summary of payments received and paid on the estate of GW. Includes a reference to Wm. Yeaton enclosing the tomb at Mt. Vernon in 1835. Expenses incurred on behalf of old Negroes.

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Letter, Lawrence Lewis to William Yeaton Box 59, Folder 1835.04.00

A.L.S. 1 page. The Wall is intended to enclose the Vault at Mount Vernon, to secure it against injurys it is every year subject to." describes in detail how he wants the wall at George Washington's tomb built -- sketch of section of wall -- asks for an estimate. Name on original manuscript appears as "Law. Lewis." Autograph letter signed, docketed "Copy of a letter to W. Yeaton of Alexa respecting the building a wall around the Vault at M. Vernon", laminated.

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  2. Historic manuscript collection
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  4. Manuscripts Box 60

Letter, William Yeaton to Lawrence Lewis Box 60, Folder 1835.04.04

A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Sends sketch [enclosed] of wall and gateway on one side--engages to erect the wall 45' square, 10' high--describes how it will look--with gateway and gate similar to the sketch for $600. Name on original manuscript appears as "W. Yeaton." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by D. L. L. [The new tomb].

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 60

Memorandum of agreement, Lawrence Lewis and William Yeaton Box 61, Folder 1835.00.00

A.D.S. 3 pages. Memorandum of an agreement made for enclosure and gateway at New Tomb--it is headed by a sketch with dimensions for the wall and entranceway and contains specifications of materials to be used and method of construction and cost. Autograph document, in hand of Lewis, laminated, [no name inserted in contract]. [Yeaton contracted to build wall and entrance way for $600. See letter of Yeaton to L. Lewis, April 4, 1835].

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 61

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