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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.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

Letter, Bushrod Washington to Robert Beverley, 1813 Box 43, Folder 1813.03.28

A.L.S. 1 page. Offers to dismiss the suit against him initiated by Bushrod Washington, Jr., and accept the provision made for him in his father's will (Wm A. W-n) "in discharge of the sum which Colo. Washington recd as his guardian from the Executors of Genl Washington."

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 43, 1811/1813

Letter, George Corbin Washington to Robert Beverley, 1817 Box 45, Folder 1817.01.29

A.L.S. 1 page. Reports that it is too late to submit the claim this season. But, if he has a seat next year he will do everything in his power to procure its admission. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 45, 1816/1820

Letter, Juliet Washington to Robert Beverley, 1835 Box 61, Folder 1835.10.06

A.L.S. 2 pages. Juliet Washington, neé Juliet E. Bayard of Princeton, New Jersey. She was the widow of Wm A. Washington (1804-1830) who was the grandnephew of GW. Requests money from the estate if convenient. Will return to Westmoreland within the month to apply to the Court to be appointed administratrix and guardian of her daughter.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 61, 1835/1837

Letter, Juliet Washington to Robert Beverley, 1836 Box 61, Folder 1836.04.20

A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks for clarification of the letter just received in which the sum of $3,930 was mentioned as having been received from Mr. Street. It is her understanding that half that sum ($1,965) is rightfully hers and her daughters. She encloses a draft for that amount payable to her uncle Samuel H. Smith. A blank draft is also enclosed in case the sum is less than the amount of the draft.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 61, 1835/1837

Letter, Lawrence Washington to Robert Beverley, 1824 Box 50, Folder 1824.07.03

A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mr. Washington, speaking on behalf of all the legatees of Col. [Wm A] Washington requests a quick settlement of the estate. He and the others feel the delay has been extraordinary and unusual. Reference to Kanawah lands. (Post mark - "MaHa Bridge" Aug. 3, 1824). Autograph letter signed, Integral cover.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 50, 1824/1825

Letter, Samuel Bayard to Robert Beverley, 1835 Box 60, Folder 1835.09.10

A.L.S. 5 pages. Princeton to Georgetown. Bayard reports that his daughter, Mrs. J.E. Washington, has received Beverly's letter and he is now answering it as per her request. Bayard passes on to Beverly some legal opinions he has gathered relating to the appointing of an Executor, and a Guardian relative to the settlement of the Estate of Col. William Washington.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 60, 1835

Letter, Sarah Tayloe Washington to Robert Beverley, 1815 Box 44, Folder 1815.09.30

A.N.S. 2 pages. Third person note to "Uncle Beverley" informing him that some lands are scheduled to be sold for taxes if they are not played. Mentions that certain lots acquired under the Byrd lottery should be claimed for her children. Sarah Tayloe Washington (Widow of Col. Wm A. Washington). S. T. Washington refers to herself as "Miss."

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 44, 1813/1815

Letter, Sarah Tayloe Washington to Robert Beverley, 1817 Box 45, Folder 1817.03.02

A.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. S. T. Washington, daughter of Col. Wm A. and Sarah Tayloe (3rd wife). Letter to her uncle asking for one hundred dollars. Refers to property in Richmond which is rightfully her family's and the Byrd lottery properties. (Great niece of GW thru elder brother Augustine). Autograph letter signed, wax, seal, W-n Family cipher - excellent impressions.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 45, 1816/1820

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