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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).

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

Copy of the last will and testament of John Augustine Washington II, 1833 2 pages Box 3, Folder 23

A "true" manuscript copy made from the original, which is dated July 8, 1830. In his will, John Augustine gives his wife Jane the power to dispose of any of his enslaved workers who are disobedient to her after his death. He also stipulates that his children may sell the Mount Vernon estate to the government if Congress wants it.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Bushrod Washington family papers, 1662/1835
  3. Series 2. Legal Documents, 1697/1835
  4. Subseries 2.5. Wills, 1697/1833

Division of Bushrod Washington's stocks and slaves, 1830 2 pages Box 2, Folder 17

A copy from the County Court of Fairfax of the division of the slaves and stocks from the estate of Bushrod Washington amongst his nephews. Includes a list of the names of the enslaved persons that went to each nephew, with their values.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Bushrod Washington family papers, 1662/1835
  3. Series 2. Legal Documents, 1697/1835
  4. Subseries 2.1. Estate Documents, 1752/1835

Inventory and appraisement of the personal estate of Bushrod Washington of Mount Vernon, 1830 18 pages Box 2, Folder 18

Autograph document in the hand of John Augustine Washington II, 20 pages. Includes a list of enslaved workers and household goods listed by room, with some notes on to whom they were bequeathed.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Bushrod Washington family papers, 1662/1835
  3. Series 2. Legal Documents, 1697/1835
  4. Subseries 2.1. Estate Documents, 1752/1835

John Augustine Washington II to Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon, 1818 3 pages Box 2, Folder 13

Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Augustine writes to his uncle about payments received from the Estate of General George Washington.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Bushrod Washington family papers, 1662/1835
  3. Series 2. Legal Documents, 1697/1835
  4. Subseries 2.1. Estate Documents, 1752/1835

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