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George Washington collection approx. 25 Linear Feet

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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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Historic manuscript collection 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

Invitation, Lucy Flucker Knox to Robert Lewis Box 19, Folder 1791.01.25

One card. Engraved card of invitation from General Knox's wife with decorative border: "Mrs. Knox presents Compts. to Mr. Lewis and requests the Honor of his Company on Wednesday Evening the '2nd of Febry', Janry 25th 91. The favor of an Answer is desired. Sold by Burton No. 14 Capel Street. Date on original catalog card appears 17[91] Jan. 25. Partly printed with blanks filled in by hand, card size.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 19

Journal, Robert Lewis Box 14, Folder 1789.05.13

A.D. 10 pages. An account of Robert Lewis's trip as far as Baltimore accompanying his aunt Mrs. Washington to New York--family relations and friends--preparations and farewell at Mt. Vernon and Dr. Stuart's in Alexandria--Col. Blackburn's--Mr. and Mrs. B[ushrod] Washington--Mrs. W.'s parting with her servants at Mt. V.--rental of horses from Mr. Van Horn--efforts to purchase a horse for [G.W.]--two ferry crossings--Major Snowden and family--description of countryside--Mrs. Carroll's reception near Baltimore--visit with Dr. McHenry in Baltimore. Autograph document, unbound, laminated, watermark, docketed in later hand, "Journal of Mrs. W's journey to N. York."

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 14

Lawrence Lewis family papers 3.25 Linear Feet

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839

This collection (269 letters) includes correspondence regarding family matters, farm business, legal questions about various wills, including that of George Washington, buying and selling of slaves and land, letters from friends, travels, and business interests. Also included are financial papers, including accounts and bills for various services, many dealing with daily life, building materials, education expenses, books, taxes paid/owed, and financial transactions.

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Letter, Alexander Furnival to Robert Lewis Box 15, Folder 1789.07.03

A.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Sends letters of testimonials "in my favor"--hears of president's recovery--his sickness prevented Speaker of House of R. from writing him as per his promise. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "Alex. Furnival."

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 15

Letter, Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr. to Robert Lewis Box 21, Folder 1792.08.08

A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Mr. P. Lyons Jr. in Richmond, who does business for John Hopkins, gave for the President some public papers "which had been funded by you" -- requests the receipt which was given at the time for the certificates -- please forward it since you must have it. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "B. Dandridge." Not in Writings.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 21

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