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Letter, Lawrence Washington to George Corbin Washington, 1830 Box 55, Folder 1830.06.24

A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Lawrence announces news of death of Geo. C. Washington's half brother, William. A. Washington [Jr.] of bilious fever and hemorrhage . (Lawrence Washington was husband of Geo. C.'s half sister Sarah Tayloe Washington, and son of Henry Washington of Westmoreland City.) He wanted George Corbin Washington to hear the news directly before reading it in the newspapers. Name on original manuscript appears as "Law. Washington." Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked by hand "Mattox Bridge June 25, 1830", free, laminated watermark (Amies Philada. No. 2, dove of peace and No. 2).

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Letter, Lewis William Washington to George Corbin Washington, 1835 Box 60, Folder 1835.07.20

A.L.S. 3 pages. Bacons Castle. Description of his activities and trip to Norfolk, Old Point Comfort, and Cabin Point ... Name on original manuscript appears as "L. W. Washington." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.

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Letter, Monumental Committee of Fredericksburg to George Corbin Washington, 1831 Box 55, Folder 1831.06.08

A.L.S. 1 page. They have been appt. a committee by citizens of Fredericksburg and vicinity to "rescue from oblivion the spot, where by her own selection lie intered the remains of your venerated and respected relative Mrs. Mary Washington"--requests assent and co-operation in raising a monument. Letter, integral cover, docketed, postmarked "Alexa Ca June 8," laminated, watermarks.

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  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
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  4. Manuscripts Box 55, 1830/1831

Letter, possibly George Corbin Washington, declining nomination as Vice President, 1852 Box 73, Folder 1852.00.00

A.L. 4 pages. Draft, Recipient of nomination declines as he intends to support Gen. Winfield Scott and the Whigs ... nomination made by the American National Convention (Know-Nothing Party)... Date on original catalog card appears [1852]. It has been suggested that the nominee was George Corbin Washington, a member of Congress from MD.

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Letter, Sarah Tayloe Washington to George Corbin Washington, 1830 Box 55, Folder 1830.05.18

A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Sarah Washington expresses her sympathy on the grave illness of George Corbin Washington's only daughter [Eleanor Ann Washington] -- she herself has a "floating gout" caused, she believes, by sorrows for the losses of others -- she shares family news, mostly health-related -- Lawrence Washington, husband of her daughter Sarah, has bought Combleton and they reside there [Westmoreland County] -- Sarah mourns the loss of carriage horses, which with her inability to walk keep her confined -- when the family goes north every year for 3-4 months, she is "totally alone." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand "Mattox Bridge 18 May 1830," watermark (dove of peace, and No. 2).

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  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
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  4. Manuscripts Box 55, 1830/1831

Letter, Steven Decatur to George Corbin Washington, 1831 Box 55, Folder 1831.02.13

A.L.S. 2 pages. Encloses memorandum [now missing] expresses gratitude for W-n's efforts in his behalf ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Union Hotel watermark: "AMIES PHILADA", dove, black wax seal, oval impression.

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  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
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  4. Manuscripts Box 55, 1830/1831

Letter, Thomas Foster to George Corbin Washington, 1832 Box 56, Folder 1832.06.26

A.L.S. 1 page. House of Representatives to Georgetown. Announces death of John A. Washington about 2 o'clock while writer was with a party at Mt. Vernon--Dr. Mason with him--had been better but sudden hemorhage carried him off in minutes--hasten to distressed family if it is convenient.Date on original catalog card appears [1832] [June 26].Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed "Announcing death of John A. Washington of Mt. Vernon," watermark (D.I. Canfield).

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  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 56, 1831/1832

Letter, Walter Smith to George Corbin Washington, 1828 May 7, 1828 Box 53, Folder 1828.05.07

A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Re: Senate bill to widen the draw of the Potomac Bridge from 35' to 50' or 55' ... Smith favors a draw of not less than 60' as boats are of larger and larger design ...

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