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Articles of agreement, George Augustine Washington with Edward Tiffin, 1789 Box 16, Folder 1789.10.01

Tiffin renews his lease on land in Berkeley County [see 1788, Sept. 26, James Stuart and Edward Tiffin] for annual rent of 30 lbs., ten of which should go toward "... putting a good Sufficient Roof on the Dwelling House and other necessary repairs ..." Tiffin is forbidden to "clear any land outside of his Inclosures" or sell or waste Timber on this land nor seed any grain in the autumn unless he later agrees to a longer term.

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  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
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  4. Manuscripts Box 16, 1789/1790

Articles of agreement, George Augustine Washington with James Taylor, 1790 Box 17, Folder 1790.04.21

By this contract, Taylor agrees to act as overseer on Washington's farm in Fairfax County. Taylor is to oversee the slaves' labor; make and repair plows and fences; construct buildings as needed, "see to the stock of every kind." Taylor will "... provide in due season meal for the Negroes and see it regularly distributed--That he will be very careful of the Negroes--" Taylor receives 18 lbs. and food and shelter for he and family. Copy of agreement also included, MS-4527

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  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 17, 1790

Articles of agreement, George Augustine Washington with John Lewis, 1786 Box 10, Folder 1786.06.08

D.S. 2 pages. George A. Washington agrees to rent to John Lewis "the Lotts inclosed within the [ ] on which H. Armistead now resides for the sum of Seventy five Pounds ..." Lewis also agrees to certain repairs to a dwelling house, stable and kitchen. Witnessed by a Mr. Ball. Signed and docketed.

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  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
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  4. Manuscripts Box 10, 1785/1786

Articles of agreement, George Augustine Washington with Samuel Roberts, 1788 Box 13, Folder 1788.08.05

D. 2 pages. George Augustine Washington contracts with Samuel Roberts for the latter to disassemble a building at Johnson's Fishery (at River Farm) and re-erect it "... agreeably to the back part of Genl. Washington's kitchen or Servant's Hall, weatherboard, case, cornice, and bargeboard it in the same way--." Roberts is to receive, for his service, 11 pounds Virginia currency and the assistance of one slave. Document is unsigned.

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  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
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  4. Manuscripts Box 13, 1788

Bill, Buchan Patton and Co. to George Augustine Washington, 1791 Box 19, Folder 1791.03.08

A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £4.4. for [Seine ?] twine. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, "Recpt. No. 266, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Buchan Patton and Co.

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  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 19, 1790/1791

Bill, Buchan Patton and Co. to George Augustine Washington, 1791 Box 19, Folder 1791.03.19

A.D.S. 1 page. For 3 lbs. seine twine for 0.7.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of P. Prather, fragment, docketed "No. 267," etc., laminated. Receipted by P. Prather for B. Patton and Co.

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  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
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  4. Manuscripts Box 19, 1790/1791

Bill, Gundin Chapin and Co. to George Augustine Washington, 1786 Box 11, Folder 1786.07.17

A.D.S. 1 page. Gundin Chapin and Co. to George Augustine Washington. 1/2 doz. screws [1] pr Brass hinges, 500 no. 5 springs. Autograph document signed, in hand of Aquila Brown, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1786] July 17. Receipted by Aquila Brown for Gundin Chapin and Co.

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  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 11, 1786/1787

Bushrod Washington family papers, 1662/1835 1.5 Linear Feet (4 boxes)

Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829

The Bushrod Washington Family Papers consist of documents gathered by the descendants of the first President of the United States, George Washington. The collection comprises an assortment of correspondence and legal documents documenting the lives and property ownership of several branches of the Washington family. The collection is organized into five series: Correspondence, Legal Documents, Social, Miscellaneous, and Indenture Notices (Land Deeds).

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Document, Farm Report, 1790 Box 24, Folder 1790.09.05

Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.

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  2. George Washington collection, 1654/1799
  3. Series 2. To George Washington, 1755/1799

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