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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

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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Appointment of executors of George Washington's estate, George Steptoe Washington and Lawrence Lewis, 1802 Box 38, Folder 1802.11.15

A.D. 2 pages. John Hewitt, Register of Wills, Washington County, District of Columbia acknowledges that an "authenticated copy of the last will and testament of George Washington deceased ..." has been recorded. Administration of the will is "hereby Granted and Committed unto ... George Steptoe Washington and Lawrence Lewis two of the executors by the said will appointed."

  1. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  2. Manuscripts Box 38, 1802/1804

Bail bond, George Steptoe Washington, 1801 Box 37, Folder 1801.04.06

D. 1 page. Bail Bond of George Steptoe Washington for $200. Dated 1801 April 6, and docketed "McCormick vs. Washington Bond," signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson. Document, docketed "McCormick vs. Washington Bond," signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson, laminated.

  1. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  2. Manuscripts Box 37, 1800/1802

Letter, Charles Simms to Lawrence Lewis, George Steptoe Washington, and Samuel Washington, 1800 Box 36, Folder 1800.01.22

A.L.S. 1 page. Simms answers questions put by them [see letter of Jan. 20, 1800] as executors of George Washington's estate -- among other things, he assures them they can dispose of personal property and wheat at private sales, but an account must be kept of articles disposed of in this way, and must be included in the estate inventory. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "Ch. Simms."

  1. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  2. Manuscripts Box 36, 1800
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

George Washington collection, 1654/1799

approx. 25 Linear Feet

This collection contains letters to and from George Washington that have been aquired by the MVLA since 1858. For more information, see content note for individal items. The collection grows organically as new items are acquired.

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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

Esther Maria Lewis Chapin collection of Washington family documents, 1743/1852

1.5 Linear Feet (5 Boxes)

Scope and Content: This collection was originally assembled by Esther Maria Lewis Chapin, who inherited some of the Washington and Custis papers but was also an avid collector. She reassembled family materials that were being dispersed nationwide, much of which was purchased at Anderson Galleries, sale 22001, 28-29 November 1927. The collection contains correspondence, legal documents, and financial records related primarily to the Custis and Lewis families. Much of the financial and legal materials focus on the construction of the New Tomb at Mount Vernon, as well as settling George Washington's estate.The dates of the material in this collection ranges from 1743-1852, with the bulk of the material dating between 1818-1829.

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