Collections : [The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon]

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.

Richland to Mount Vernon. Sends good wishes to family.

A.L.S. 1 page. Mr. Peyton wishes to follow through a suit against the estate of Andrew Parks and Wm A. Washington regarding land titles of sales of certain Kanawah acreage and Federal City lots which formed part of the estate of General Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as "Peyton, John H." Autograph letter signed, (on inside page - see Wm A. W-n letter to Robert Beverly of May 17, 1830).

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).

Letter about selling parcels of land.

A.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. Internal evidence suggests that this is a postscript to a letter from G.W. Lafayette to Nelly. The elder Lafayette writes that his son (G.W. Lafayette) reelected member of House of Deputies -- anxious about Eliza Custis's health -- hopes "the marriage of Hortensia Monroe, of which I have lately Heard, may procure for her more consolation with respect to her grand children than she has been [ ] to receive from their father." Name on original manuscript appears as "Lafayette." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked "New York Sept 1", red seal.

A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Philadelphia. The eclipse--Aunt Rosalie [Stuart 's] engagement [to George Turberville ?]--her landscape painting-- attending lectures--Sonny [Parke's son, E.G W. Butler]--Mr. Hervian has finished cousin Mary [Custis] portrait. Name on original manuscript appears as "M. E. A. Lewis." Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1830] Feb. 13. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked ." Forwarded by Mr L. L [ ], laminated.

A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha to Woodlawn. Samuel writes a plea to Lawrence Lewis, the sole remaining executor, for any information about the final settlement of George Washington's estate -- Samuel and children are heirs of sister Mildred Hammond's share as well -- their present circumstances would make additional money very acceptable. Name on original manuscript appears as "Samuel Washington." Letter, integral cover, postmarked by hand "Coulsmon Va. June 29," in handwriting of someone else, watermark (anchor,and Holdship).

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).