Lawrence Lewis Papers, 1785-1858 RM.469Created August 2015 by Candace G. Cowan, Special Collections Volunteer; reviewed October 7, 2015 by Michele Lee, Special Collections Librarian; reviewed September 2018 by Angelica Yost, Assistant for Library OperationsSpecial Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

August 2015

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Arrangement

The collection is divided into two series: Correspondence and Financial Papers. The correspondence relates to financial and legal matters, business transactions, dealings regarding the family and the farm. The financial papers include accounts and bills for various services, as well as legal documents.

Biographical / Historical

Lawrence Lewis: Nephew of George Washington, born on April 4, 1767, in Fredericksburg, VA to Fielding Lewis and Betty Washington Lewis, the sister of George Washington. He volunteered for service in 1794 to help suppress the Whiskey Rebellion and served as aide-de-camp to General Daniel Morgan, achieving the rank of major. In 1797 he became personal secretary to Washington and married Eleanor Parke Custis, a granddaughter of Martha Washington, on February 22, 1799. They lived at Mount Vernon for the first several years of their marriage and had eight children, three of whom survived to adulthood: Frances Parke Lewis (1799-1875); Lorenzo Lewis (13 November 1803 – 27 July 1847); and Martha Eleanor Angela Lewis (1813-1878). He was the primary executor of Washington's will and was given 2,000 acres of land by him on which he built Woodlawn. They moved to Audley Plantation in 1830 on land he had purchased from Washington's holdings. He died on November 20, 1839 and is buried in the vault at Mount Vernon. Betty (Lewis) Carter: Niece of Lawrence Lewis, daughter of Fielding Lewis and Elizabeth Washington. Born 23 February 1765 in Fredericksburg, VA. Died 9 August 1830 at Audley Plantation in Berryville, VA. Robert Lewis: Son of Fielding Lewis and Elizabeth Washington. Born 25 June 1769 in Fredericksburg, VA. Died 16 January 1829 in Fredericksburg, VA. He was secretary to George Washington during his presidency.

Preferred Citation

[Name and date of item], Lawrence Lewis family papers, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia.

Content Description

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.

Correspondence/repositories/3/archival_objects/15497English.Scope and Contents

The correspondence relates to financial and legal matters, business transactions, dealings regarding the family and the farm.

John Anderson to Lawrence LewisMS-3626: NT74.103.23/repositories/3/archival_objects/154981801 JuneEnglish.11Scope and Contents

Personal and farm concerns.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Charles B. Ball to Lawrence LewisMS-3631: NT74.103.28/repositories/3/archival_objects/154991820 February 17English.12Scope and Contents

Leesburg to near Alexandria. Financial matters concerned with the settlement of Charles Ball's mother's estate.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Fayette Ball to Lawrence LewisMS-3633: NT74.103.30/repositories/3/archival_objects/155031820 March 22English.13Scope and Contents

Leesburg. Received of Lewis $1877.67 on account of legacy due heirs of Frances Peyton from estate of George Washington.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Fayette Ball to Lawrence LewisMS-3632: NT74.103.29/repositories/3/archival_objects/155051822 December 15English.14Scope and Contents

Leesburg to Woodlawn. Answer to a request to pay his bill.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Spencer M. Ball to Joseph EachesMS-3630: NT74.103.27/repositories/3/archival_objects/155071845 March 14English.15Scope and Contents

Fairfax County Court House to Alexandria. Concerns settlement of estate of George Washington.

Bromwell Bapett to Lawrence LewisMS-3637/repositories/3/archival_objects/155081806 March 8English.16Scope and Contents

Considerations concerning a patent application that Bapett has gone to Washington, DC about.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Robert Bell to Lawrence LewisMS-3639/repositories/3/archival_objects/155101829 August 4English.17Scope and Contents

Iberville, La. to Alexandria. Concerns the transferal of enslaved workers.

SlaveryLewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Robert Bell to Lawrence LewisMS-3640/repositories/3/archival_objects/155111830 February 23English.18Scope and Contents

New Orleans to Alexandria. Concerns financial matters.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Robert Bell to Lawrence LewisMS-3641/repositories/3/archival_objects/155121831 April 15English.19Scope and Contents

New Orleans to Alexandria. Concerns enslaved workers and financial matters.

SlaveryLewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Robert Bell to Lawrence LewisMS-3642/repositories/3/archival_objects/155141831 June 25English.110Scope and Contents

Iberville, La. to Alexandria. Concerns financial matters.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Charles Bennett to Lawrence LewisMS-3646/repositories/3/archival_objects/155171832 March 3English.111Scope and Contents

Washington to Woodlawn. Accompanying note to answer written by John Calvert declining administration of estate of the late William Custis.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Charles Bennett to Lawrence LewisMS-3647/repositories/3/archival_objects/155181835 January 30English.112Scope and Contents

Alexandria to Woodlawn. Concerns a bill for goods to arrive on a brig from New Orleans.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Henry Berry to Lawrence LewisMS-3648/repositories/3/archival_objects/155201827 February 23English.113Scope and Contents

Shepherdstown to Woodlawn. Information concerning the estate of Major William Hickman.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Henry Berry to Lawrence LewisMS-3649/repositories/3/archival_objects/155221828 October 23English.114Scope and Contents

Shepherdstown to Audley. Concerns a dispute with a Mr. Corkin over some hogs.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839William Brent to Lawrence LewisMS-3651/repositories/3/archival_objects/155231827 July 30English.115Scope and Contents

Washington to Battletown, Va. Answer to a claim on a slave, Michael.

SlaveryLewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Jacob Broadwell to John Smith (Senator)MS-3652/repositories/3/archival_objects/155241808 January 17English.116Scope and Contents

Spring Hill Farm. Concerns the sale of land that had been part of George Washington's estate.

John Bronaugh to Lawrence LewisMS-3653/repositories/3/archival_objects/155251815 August 2English.117Scope and Contents

Dumfries to near Alexandria. Transaction of certificate from Mr. Adams.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839James R. Brooking to Lawrence LewisMS-3654/repositories/3/archival_objects/155261827 February 10English.118Scope and Contents

Newtown to Alexandria. Concerns the construction of a threshing machine.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839H. Brown, Jr. to Lawrence LewisMS-3655/repositories/3/archival_objects/155281829 October 28English.119Scope and Contents

Audley to Woodlawn. Relates the details of managing the Audley estate while Lorenzo Lewis is away.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839William Brown to Charles Calvert StuartMS-3656/repositories/3/archival_objects/155301829 December 10English.120Scope and Contents

Richmond to Fairfax. Concerns the details of the auction of the slaves of George Washington and the charges thereof.

SlaveryWilliam Brown to Lawrence LewisMS-3657/repositories/3/archival_objects/155321819 February 18English.21Scope and Contents

Charlestown to Woodlawn. Answer to financial concerns.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839A. Bryan to Robert LewisMS-3658/repositories/3/archival_objects/155331816 June 14English.22Scope and Contents

Point Pleasant to Alexandria. Answer relating to financial obligation of Bryan to Lewis.

Lewis, Robert, 1769-1829Lawrence Butler to Lawrence LewisMS-3659/repositories/3/archival_objects/155341799 April 25English.23Scope and Contents

Soldiers Retreat. A companion from military days wants him to speak to General George Washington about an appointment.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Betty Carter to Lawrence LewisMS-3669/repositories/3/archival_objects/15535undatedEnglish.24Scope and Contents

Beg of loan to help Fielding in his journey to and expenses at West Point.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Betty Carter to Lawrence LewisMS-3666/repositories/3/archival_objects/155361821 December 16English.25Scope and Contents

Deerwood to Woodlawn. Concerns family news and gossip.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Betty Carter to Lawrence LewisMS-3667/repositories/3/archival_objects/15537Carter, Betty Lewis, 1765-18301824 November 22English.26Scope and Contents

To Woodlawn. Main subjects are Lafayette's visit to Fredericksburg, Va., Tomb of Washington, and meeting with Thomas Jefferson.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Betty Carter to Lawrence LewisMS-3668/repositories/3/archival_objects/155381826 August 23English.27Scope and Contents

Deerwood to Battletown, Va. Hopes he will visit soon. Cannot decide whether to stay with Eleanor or come to Audley

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Charles Carter to Lawrence LewisMS-3670/repositories/3/archival_objects/155391798 October 23English.28Scope and Contents

Culpeper to Mount Vernon. Request for $100 owed. Had written to Washington concerning commission for Champ. Asks for recommendation.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Charles Carter to Lawrence LewisMS-3671/repositories/3/archival_objects/155581800 October 7English.29Scope and Contents

To Mount Vernon. Answers that articles were received. Statement on virtues of temperance.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Charles Carter to Lawrence LewisMS-3672/repositories/3/archival_objects/155591819 November 30English.210Scope and Contents

Culpeper to Woodlawn. Asking for money to buy more enslaved workers. Payment of amount owed by Judge [Bushrod] Washington.

SlaveryLewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Charles Carter to Lawrence LewisMS-3673/repositories/3/archival_objects/155601820 January 4English.211Scope and Contents

Culpeper to Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Wilson-Miles Cary to Lawrence LewisMS-3676/repositories/3/archival_objects/155611809 October 28English.212Scope and Contents

Document signed in circuit court appointing Lawrence Lewis the attorney for Wilson-Miles Cary.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Anthony-Charles Cazenove to Lawrence Lewis, WoodlawnMS-3661/repositories/3/archival_objects/155621821 April 9English.213Scope and Contents

To Woodlawn. Answer to a letter from Lawrence Lewis in which he disputed the price of black cloth. Anthony-Charles Cazenove replies price remains same.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Anthony-Charles Cazenove to Lawrence LewisMS-3665/repositories/3/archival_objects/155631823 July 21English.214Scope and Contents

Alexandria to Woodlawn. Requests that Lewis settle his dry goods account with Gray the Tailor. Shipment of wool soon to arrive.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Anthony-Charles Cazenove to Lawrence LewisMS-3663/repositories/3/archival_objects/155641827 May 11English.215Scope and Contents

To Woodlawn. Notice regarding the weight of wool to be shipped to Lewis.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Anthony-Charles Cazenove to Lawrence LewisMS-3664/repositories/3/archival_objects/155651835 February 7English.216Scope and Contents

Alexandria to Woodlawn. Receipt of 33.56 sent by Lewis and answer to question concerning W. Throckmorton[?].

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Sarah Chichester to Lawrence LewisMS-3678/repositories/3/archival_objects/155661822 December 30English.217Scope and Contents

Mount Airy. Answer to letter requesting a smith.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839William Beverly Clayton to Lawrence LewisMS-3683/repositories/3/archival_objects/155671805 April 12English.218Scope and Contents

New Kent. Answer to request for a copy of the will of Bartholomew Dandridge.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839John William Coakley to Lawrence LewisMS-3681/repositories/3/archival_objects/155681826 March 9English.219Scope and Contents

To Woodlawn. Requests 2 empty barrels. Warns that if Lawrence Lewis has any more counterfeit $2 notes, he had better get clear of them.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839John William Coakley to Lawrence LewisMS-3680/repositories/3/archival_objects/155691826 March 10English.220Scope and Contents

To Woodlawn. Concerns a counterfeit $2 note Lewis sent to Coakley.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Samuel Cochran to Lawrence LewisMS-3675/repositories/3/archival_objects/155701828 August 2English.31Scope and Contents

Richmond to Battletown. Concerns the purchase of two threshing machines.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839D. H. Conrad to Lawrence LewisMS-3682/repositories/3/archival_objects/15571[?] May 10English.32Scope and Contents

Martinsburg to Alexandria. Legal matters concerning an appeal of a man who then died.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3674/repositories/3/archival_objects/15572Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-18521822 July 16English.33Scope and Contents

Tudor Place to Woodlawn. Asking for money she had given him so she can go on a journey to recover her health.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Henry C. Dade to Lawrence LewisMS-3694/repositories/3/archival_objects/155731817 May 23English.34Scope and Contents

Bloomsburg to Woodlawn. Concerns search for records of George Washington's estates.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Henry P. Daingerfield to Lawrence LewisMS-3684/repositories/3/archival_objects/155751829 June 11English.35Scope and Contents

Bel Mont to Woodlawn. Cannot accompany Lawrence Lewis on excursion they had planned because his rye harvest is near at hand.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Henry P. Daingerfield to Lawrence LewisMS-3685/repositories/3/archival_objects/155791832 September 19English.36Scope and Contents

Alexandria to Audley. Been busy with farm matters; now in Alexandria to attend to illness of Robert Dabs; talks about crops and cholera.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839LeRoy Daingerfield to Lawrence LewisMS-3686/repositories/3/archival_objects/155801798 May 12English.37Scope and Contents

Concerns ordering fish and salt for himself and Mr. Jos. Parsons.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839LeRoy Daingerfield to James PaulMS-3687/repositories/3/archival_objects/155811790 April 22English.38Scope and Contents

Balance of payment due to Paul from Daingerfield for a horse.

Josiah H. Davis to Lawrence LewisMS-3691/repositories/3/archival_objects/155821829 January 1English.39Scope and Contents

Alexandria to Woodlawn. Happy New Year and please pay your bill.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Joseph Eswin to Lawrence LewisMS-3697/repositories/3/archival_objects/155831826 March 2English.310Scope and Contents

Plaguemim, LA to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Joseph Eswin to Lawrence LewisMS-3696/repositories/3/archival_objects/155841826 August 27English.311Scope and Contents

Iberville, LA, to Battletown. Concerns financial matters.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Joseph Eswin to Lawrence LewisMS-3698/repositories/3/archival_objects/155861826 December 15English.312Scope and Contents

Plaguemim, LA to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Joseph Eswin to Lawrence LewisMS-3700/repositories/3/archival_objects/155871828 February 21English.313Scope and Contents

New Orleans to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Joseph Eswin to Lawrence LewisMS-3699/repositories/3/archival_objects/155881829 February 2English.314Scope and Contents

New Orleans to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Benjamin Field to Lawrence LewisMS-3701/repositories/3/archival_objects/155891803 October 5English.315Scope and Contents

Survey of 1,000 acres of land purchased by Howell Lewis by Lawrence Lewis [sic].

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839W. H. Foote to Lawrence LewisMS-3706/repositories/3/archival_objects/15590Foote, William Hayward, 1781-18461824 August 26English.316Scope and Contents

Hayfield to Fredericksburg. Concerns farm matters and the firing of a tenant farmer.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839W. H. Foote to Lawrence LewisMS-3704/repositories/3/archival_objects/15591Foote, William Hayward, 1781-18461829English.317Scope and Contents

Note that accompanied a shipment of mutton.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839W. H. Foote to Lawrence LewisMS-3705/repositories/3/archival_objects/15592Foote, William Hayward, 1781-18461837 November 1English.318Scope and Contents

To Woodlawn. Concerns personal philosophy.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Colonel William Fountain to Lawrence LewisMS-3703/repositories/3/archival_objects/155931807 December 16English.319Scope and Contents

To near Alexandria. Concerns sale of land of the estate of General George Washington.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839William P. French to Lawrence LewisMS-3702/repositories/3/archival_objects/155941800 AugustEnglish.320Scope and Contents

To Mount Vernon. Receipt of rent due from the late George Washington and a note accompanying.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839George Gilpin to Lawrence LewisMS-3718/repositories/3/archival_objects/155951801 August 26English.41Scope and Contents

Alexandria to Mount Vernon. Concerns shingles, salt, and nails. Note concerns hogsheds in need of repair.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Edward Graham to Lawrence LewisMS-3708/repositories/3/archival_objects/155961802 February 9English.42Scope and Contents

Lexington to Mount Vernon. First letter concerned with payment of back taxes on estate of George Washington.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Edward Graham to Lawrence LewisMS-3707/repositories/3/archival_objects/155971803 December 20English.43Scope and Contents

Lexington to Woodlawn. Answer to letter concerned with payment of back taxes on the estate of George Washington.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839George Gummell to Lawrence LewisMS-3722/repositories/3/archival_objects/155981839 July 16English.44Scope and Contents

Providence, VA to Fairfax County. Explanation of why Mr. George Gummell cannot pay his debt at the present time.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Mary Hamilton to Sarah PeacockMS-3788/repositories/3/archival_objects/155991858 August 14English.45Scope and Contents

Cooper Institute to Maysville. Explains purpose of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in preserving Washington's tomb and home.

Thomas B. Hammond to Lawrence LewisMS-3726/repositories/3/archival_objects/156011803 February 12English.46Scope and Contents

To Mount Veronon. Requests payment of a bill.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Thomas Hammond and Samuel J. Cramer to Lawrence LewisMS-3677/repositories/3/archival_objects/156021836 December 19English.47Scope and Contents

To Woodlawn. Legal document. Notification of bond.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839James E. Heath to Lawrence LewisMS-3731/repositories/3/archival_objects/156031834 October 6English.48Scope and Contents

Richmond to Woodlawn. Advises when to pay taxes in Nansimond County.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839John C. Herbert to Lawrence LewisMS-3725/repositories/3/archival_objects/156041803 March 12English.49Scope and Contents

Alexandria to Woodlawn. Order upon the estate of General George Washington for a payment. Alexandria to Woodlawn.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839William Hickman to Lawrence LewisMS-3727/repositories/3/archival_objects/156051826 May 9English.410Scope and Contents

Shepherdstown to Woodlawn. Information on progress of Hickman's investigation of the "Shann[on] hill business."

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839William Hickman to Lawrence LewisMS-3728/repositories/3/archival_objects/156061826 July 15English.411Scope and Contents

Shepherdstown to Woodlawn. Answer and final statement of the business of the Shannon Hill estate.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Henry Ingle to Lawrence LewisMS-3730/repositories/3/archival_objects/156071800 December 15English.412Scope and Contents

Washington to Mount Vernon. Note than accompanied an account.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Jonathan Janney to Lawrence LewisMS-3732/repositories/3/archival_objects/156081828 January 10English.413Scope and Contents

Alexandria. Letter of account.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839William Kercheval to Lawrence LewisMS-3735/repositories/3/archival_objects/156091800 July 3English.414Scope and Contents

Frederick to Mount Vernon. Answer concerning farm matters.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839William Kercheval to Lawrence LewisMS-3736/repositories/3/archival_objects/156101800 September 24English.415Scope and Contents

Frederick to Mount Vernon. Answer concerning farm matters.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839William Kercheval to Lawrence LewisMS-3738/repositories/3/archival_objects/156111803 July 30English.416Scope and Contents

To Woodlawn. Answer concerning crops, frost last spring, and summer drought.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839William Kercheval to Lawrence LewisMS-3739/repositories/3/archival_objects/156121803 September 10English.417Scope and Contents

Frederick to Woodlawn. Concerns illnesses, neighborhood news, and farm matters.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839William Kercheval to Lawrence LewisMS-3740/repositories/3/archival_objects/156171803 October 15English.418Scope and Contents

Frederick to Woodlawn. Concerns farm matters and "friendly advice."

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839William Kercheval to Lawrence LewisMS-3741/repositories/3/archival_objects/156191803 December 8English.419Scope and Contents

To Woodlawn. Concerns repairs to the barn and other farm matters.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839William Kercheval to Lawrence LewisMS-3742/repositories/3/archival_objects/156201804 October 26English.420Scope and Contents

To Woodlawn. States that enslaved workers were sick. One of the tenants is leaving. Other farm matters.

SlaveryLewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839William Kercheval to Lawrence LewisMS-3744/repositories/3/archival_objects/156221805English.51Scope and Contents

Frederick to Woodlawn. Answer that corn prices have fallen and other farm concerns.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839William Kercheval to Lawrence LewisMS-3743/repositories/3/archival_objects/156251805 May 6English.52Scope and Contents

Frederick to Woodlawn. Farm concerns.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839William Kercheval to Lawrence LewisMS-3745/repositories/3/archival_objects/156261806 October 28English.53Scope and Contents

Frederick to Mount Vernon. Contract for wheat has been. Explains the "Negro situation" with winter coming on.

SlaveryLewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839William Kercheval to Lawrence LewisMS-3746/repositories/3/archival_objects/156301807English.54Scope and Contents

To Woodlawn. Draft of wheat contract and other farm matters.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839George Lee to Lawrence LewisMS-3751/repositories/3/archival_objects/156311801 November 7English.55Scope and Contents

Loudon to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters. Also finished building his house and invites Lawrence Lewis and his wife [Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis] to visit.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Charles A. Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3759/repositories/3/archival_objects/156361819 July 5English.56Scope and Contents

Wilson County to Woodlawn. Charles' health is worsened, and farm is deteriorating; needs funds to sustain himself and family.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Charles A. Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3758/repositories/3/archival_objects/156371828 October 2English.57Scope and Contents

Wilson County to Battletown. Charles is very sick and wants his uncle to sell his share in the locks and forward the money to him.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Daingerfield Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3754/repositories/3/archival_objects/156431817 June 9English.58Scope and Contents

Oak Spring to Woodlawn. Requests Lawrence set reward for hired hand who left the farm after a dispute with the overseer.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Daingerfield Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3755/repositories/3/archival_objects/156441818 June 6English.59Scope and Contents

Society Hill to Woodlawn. Has had money to pay his uncle back, but enslaved workers have been so cheap he decided to invest money there.

SlaveryLewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Ellen H. Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3756/repositories/3/archival_objects/156461825 November 2English.510Scope and Contents

Deerhunt to Alexandria. Requests part of legacy due from George Washington's estate.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Ellen H. Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3869/repositories/3/archival_objects/156471831 May 5English.511Scope and Contents

Point Pleasant to near Alexandria. Engaged in settling estate of her husband; hopes Lawrence will send her receipts to his brother's credit.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Gabriel Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3752/repositories/3/archival_objects/156481803 January 21 or 31English.512Scope and Contents

Culpeper County to Woodlawn. Concerns estate affairs; land purchase of George Washington's Kentucky lands.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Howell Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3753/repositories/3/archival_objects/156491802 October 15English.513Scope and Contents

To Lawrence Lewis as executor of estate of George Washington, transfer of 7 shares in Georgetown Bank to David Henderson.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3625/repositories/3/archival_objects/15650Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-1847[?] March 15English.514Scope and Contents

Philadelphia to Woodlawn. Glad to be free of debts; wishes could pay father's debts. Hopes to be admitted to the bar and get married.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3606/repositories/3/archival_objects/15651Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471828 November 9English.515Scope and Contents

Woodlawn to Audley. Crops and life at Woodlawn.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3607/repositories/3/archival_objects/15654Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471829 January 9English.516Scope and Contents

Audley to Woodlawn. Farm matters and town gossip.

Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3608/repositories/3/archival_objects/15655Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471829 December 7English.517Scope and Contents

Audley to Woodlawn. Death of Judge Bushrod Washington and his wife. Farm matters.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3609/repositories/3/archival_objects/15658Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471830 January 30English.518Scope and Contents

Audley to Woodlawn. Aunt [Betty] Carter's critical illness and desire for Lawrence to come to Audley.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3610/repositories/3/archival_objects/15671Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471831 March 19English.519Scope and Contents

Philadelphia to Alexandria. Concerns Lorenzo's expenses in Philadelphia. He requests $50 by next post.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3611/repositories/3/archival_objects/15672Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471831 July 4English.520Scope and Contents

Audley to Alexandria. Business matters--wine purchase, bought an enslaved worker and 2 colts, began to harvest wheat.

SlaveryLewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3612/repositories/3/archival_objects/15673Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471831 October 9English.61Scope and Contents

Audley to Alexandria. Esther is ill. Wheat is sown. Lamp broke in shipping.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3613/repositories/3/archival_objects/15674Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471833 February 19English.62Scope and Contents

Audley to Woodlawn. Farm business--winter severe, wheat is well, social gossip.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3614/repositories/3/archival_objects/15675Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471833 April 28English.63Scope and Contents

Audley to Woodlawn. Farm matters and family news.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3615/repositories/3/archival_objects/15676Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471833 June 21English.64Scope and Contents

Audley to Woodlawn. Lawrence's law business, harvest soon, Lorenzo's son.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3616/repositories/3/archival_objects/15677Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471833 July 12English.65Scope and Contents

Audley to Woodlawn. Harvest finished. Farm hands need to be paid. Cholera at Harper's Ferry.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3617/repositories/3/archival_objects/15678Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471833 October 21English.66Scope and Contents

Audley to Woodlawn. Urgent letter asking Lawrence to take Nelly to Louisiana to protect her from consumption.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3618/repositories/3/archival_objects/15679Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471833 October 29English.67Scope and Contents

Audley to Woodlawn. Sorry that Lawrence cannot take Nelly; financial, farm, and family matters.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3619/repositories/3/archival_objects/15680Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471834 March 7English.68Scope and Contents

Audley to Iberville Parish. Criticizes post office. Collection of "natural subjects." Poor flour prices. Local gossip.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3620/repositories/3/archival_objects/15681Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471834 September 21English.69Scope and Contents

Audley to Woodlawn. Welcomes return of Lawrence and wife. Legal matters.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3621/repositories/3/archival_objects/15682Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471834 November 10English.610Scope and Contents

Philadelphia to Woodlawn. Dispute among enslaved workers at Audley. Family matters.

SlaveryLewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3622/repositories/3/archival_objects/15683Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471834 December 1English.611Scope and Contents

Audley to Woodlawn. Lorenzo and family are home. Tenant sick. Boys are cutting teeth.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3623/repositories/3/archival_objects/15684Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471834 December 20English.612Scope and Contents

Audley to Iberville Parish. Arrival at Butler's. Compliments to his sister. Weather. Farm matters. Family gossip.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3624/repositories/3/archival_objects/15685Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471834 December 26English.613Scope and Contents

Audley to Woodlawn. Christmas greeting. Shooting game on farm. Weather.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Robert Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3856/repositories/3/archival_objects/15686Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291803 April 8English.614Scope and Contents

Pine Grove to Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters in Bank of Alexandria and estate of Martha Washington. Land dealings in Virginia and Maryland.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Robert Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3857/repositories/3/archival_objects/15687Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291803 July 14English.615Scope and Contents

Pine Grove to Woodlawn. Payment for purchase of land at Berkley: "Evan's Marsh."

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Robert Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3858/repositories/3/archival_objects/15688Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291803 July 16English.616Scope and Contents

Pine Grove to Woodlawn. Refers to land deal at Berkeley and deed to such. Expresses shock at news of death of their brother Fielding Lewis.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Robert Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3859/repositories/3/archival_objects/15689Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291804 November 18English.617Scope and Contents

To Woodlawn. Problems have arisen in court over land deal.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Robert Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3860/repositories/3/archival_objects/15690Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291806 April 28English.618Scope and Contents

Pine Grove to Woodlawn. Asks for copy of a document in Lawrence's possession.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Robert Lewis to Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod WashingtonMS-3862/repositories/3/archival_objects/15691Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291807English.619Scope and Contents

Pine Grove to Mount Vernon. Deals with tract of land.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Robert Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3861/repositories/3/archival_objects/15692Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291807 March 13English.620Scope and Contents

Pine Grove to Woodlawn. Requests letter of General George Washington's mentioning a certain land transaction. Also mentions family situation at Spotswood.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Robert Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3863/repositories/3/archival_objects/15693Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291807 August 2English.71Scope and Contents

To Woodlawn. Answer to matters concerning land transaction and response to advice respecting arrangement with General Spotswood.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Robert Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3864/repositories/3/archival_objects/15694Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291813 February 19English.72Scope and Contents

Fredericksburg to Woodlawn. Discusses trip to New York and things he saw in Philadelphia.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Robert Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3865/repositories/3/archival_objects/15695Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291818 August 1English.73Scope and Contents

Fredericksburg to Woodlawn. Concerns matters of George Washington's estate, farming business, family travels, and explanantion behind a medal.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Robert Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3866/repositories/3/archival_objects/15696Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291821 February 16English.74Scope and Contents

Fredericksburg to Woodlawn. Severity of winter is keeping him from visiting. Mentions suit against him. Economic state of country is hurting farmers. Family matters.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Robert Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3867/repositories/3/archival_objects/15697Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291822 May 30English.75Scope and Contents

Mayor's office to Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Robert Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3868/repositories/3/archival_objects/15698Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291827 May 16English.76Scope and Contents

Fredericksburg to Woodlawn. Concerns various family matters.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839W. W. Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3760/repositories/3/archival_objects/156991809 December 11English.77Scope and Contents

To Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters and an debt he owes to Lawrence.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839W. W. Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3761/repositories/3/archival_objects/157001810 May 30English.78Scope and Contents

Lexington to Woodlawn. Concerns Lawrence's land in Rough Creek that W. W. is attempting to sell.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839W. W. Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3762/repositories/3/archival_objects/157011810 October 10English.79Scope and Contents

Lexington to Woodlawn. Answer concerning a question for W. W.'s father, Robert [?].

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839W. W. Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3763/repositories/3/archival_objects/157021812 July 25English.710Preferred Citation

Montmirel, Christian County, KY to Battletown. Concerns W. W.'s farm management problems and his desire to sell the farm.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839W. W. Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3764/repositories/3/archival_objects/157031812 August 31English.711Scope and Contents

Montmirel, Christian County, KY to Frederick County. Concerns isolation of frontier farm life and recent events in Baltimore: armed riots and mob government.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839W. W. Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3765/repositories/3/archival_objects/157041813 May 3English.712Scope and Contents

Russellville, KY to Woodlawn. [William] Howell has left to rejoin Navy. Relays findings of man interested in Rough Creek lands for mining iron ore.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839W. W. Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3766/repositories/3/archival_objects/157051814 April 26English.713Scope and Contents

Bagatelle, Logan County, KY to Woodlawn. Relays that Mr. Paul Skidmire is also interested in Rough Creek land for its ore. Forwards receipt for tax money.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839W. W. Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3767/repositories/3/archival_objects/157061815 July 23English.714Scope and Contents

Bagatelle, Logan County, KY to Woodlawn. Concerns new tax laws and sale of Rough Creek lands, and the French Revolution.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839W. W. Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3768/repositories/3/archival_objects/157071831 March 27English.715Scope and Contents

near Morganfield, Union County, KY to Woodlawn. Concerns a lawsuit and family matters.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Thomas H. Marshall to Lawrence LewisMS-3784/repositories/3/archival_objects/157081800 March 10English.716Scope and Contents

Marshall Hall to Mount Vernon. Concerns terms of business in breeding of horses.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839R. Mason to Lawrence LewisMS-3787/repositories/3/archival_objects/157091829 February 11English.717Scope and Contents

To Woodlawn. Letter accompanies cotton gin. Mason will drop by to instruct its use. Tells of pins that were broken.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Thomson F. Mason to Lawrence LewisMS-3786/repositories/3/archival_objects/157101818 July 16English.718Scope and Contents

Alexandria to Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters. Letter serves as receipt for money owed to be transacted through Mason's brother.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Alfred Jacob Miller to Lawrence LewisMS-3769/repositories/3/archival_objects/15711Miller, Alfred Jacob, 1810-18741832 September 17English.719Scope and Contents

Baltimore to Berryville. Letter from artist Alfred Jacob Miller to Lawrence Lewis expressing his thanks to the Lewis family for a previous visit. Disappointed he is unable to travel to Europe as planned due the outbreak of cholera - hopes to return next spring. He references a current project stating, 'I have determined not to touch my large picture until I have returned [from Europe], when I hope I shall be able to produce a painting with credit to myself & to those who have countenanced me in the undertaking.' Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel, postmarked Sep. 18.

CorrespondenceLewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839J. Milton to Lawrence LewisMS-3772/repositories/3/archival_objects/157121800 January 6English.720Scope and Contents

Frederick to Mount Vernon. Concerns William Kercheval's desire to be an overseer, and other farm matters.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839J. Milton to Lawrence LewisMS-3771/repositories/3/archival_objects/157131807 December 16English.81Scope and Contents

From Frederick. Concerns farm matters, including debts.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839J. Milton to Lawrence LewisMS-3770/repositories/3/archival_objects/157141808 October 20English.82Scope and Contents

From Frederick. Milton is an agent of Lewis and sends news of farm matters.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839J. Milton to Lawrence LewisMS-3773/repositories/3/archival_objects/157151809 November 9English.83Scope and Contents

Concerns sale of wheat to Thomas W. Barton and Richard P. Barton.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839James Moore to Lawrence LewisMS-3774/repositories/3/archival_objects/157231813 February 3English.84Scope and Contents

Waterford to Alexandria. Difficulties with frozen mill run. Concerns Lawrence Lewis' wool. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.

WoolCorrespondenceLewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839James Moore to Lawrence LewisMS-3775/repositories/3/archival_objects/157241813 June 9English.85Scope and Contents

Waterford to near Mount Vernon. Concerns Lawrence Lewis' wool. Asks Lewis to write and mention the quantity and type of wool he wishes to sell..'say full Merino 3/4 do. half Blood & Country Wool." Moore assures Lewis, 'I have no doubt that we shall [be] able to furnish any quantity of cloth suitable for Negro Cloathing for men & women or superfine Broadcloth if wanted.' Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.

WoolCorrespondenceLewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839James Moore to Lawrence LewisMS-3776/repositories/3/archival_objects/157251815 January 5English.86Scope and Contents

Waterford to near Mount Vernon. Has material ready but not transportation. "Military Draught" has disrupted regular business orders. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.

WoolCorrespondenceLewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839James Moore to Lawrence LewisMS-3778/repositories/3/archival_objects/157271815 January 13English.87Scope and Contents

Waterford Manufactory. Confirms original agreement of amount of wool provided and where account stands. Discusses how the sheep were sheared to Lewis' specifications. Moore is prepared to pay the balance of the account to Lewis' order at any time but would prefer to send 'Linsey' in lieu of cash. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.

WoolCorrespondenceLewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839James Moore to Lawrence LewisMS-3871/repositories/3/archival_objects/157281815 May 25English.88Scope and Contents

Waterford to Woodlawn. Concerns problems with mail and economic conditions caused by the end of the war. Acknowledges that Lewis is a good customer and Moore will do his best to fulfill all requests made to him. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.

WoolCorrespondenceLewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839James Moore to Lawrence LewisMS-3779/repositories/3/archival_objects/157291815 November 3English.89Scope and Contents

Waterford to Woodlawn. Concerns Lewis' wool which was received by Moore. The wool has been placed in a separate room without even being weighed. Moore desired Lewis to visit in person to see to state of the product which is all mixed up (black and white) and in a 'very dirty state indeed, we think too much so to be counted merchantable...' Autograph letter signed, 1 page.

WoolCorrespondenceLewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839James Moore to Lawrence LewisMS-3780/repositories/3/archival_objects/157311815 December 16English.810Scope and Contents

Waterford to Woodlawn. Concerns an order he cannot fill properly and sends alternative - less quantity, better quality. Low water (for mill run) has slowed manufacturing. Price for wool sent sold at lower price than last years pricing. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.

WoolCorrespondenceLewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839James Moore to Lawrence LewisMS-3781/repositories/3/archival_objects/157331816 January 5English.811Scope and Contents

Waterford to Woodlawn. Concerns an order for 'linsey' that might have crossed delivery in the mail. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, some loss on upper and lower right margins.

WoolCorrespondenceLewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839James Moore to Lawrence LewisMS-3777/repositories/3/archival_objects/157341816 October 26English.812Scope and Contents

manufacture for the season. The superfine blue cloth is finished as is the cloth made of the inferior parts of the wool. Will be sending the products to the care of Mahlon Scholfield. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.

WoolCorrespondenceLewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839James Moore to Lawrence LewisMS-3782/repositories/3/archival_objects/157371817 March 10English.813Scope and Contents

Waterford to Woodlawn. Refers to note enclosed (not present) with statement of accounts with Lewis explaining fluctuation of prices. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.

WoolCorrespondenceLewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Jack W. Morgan to Lawrence LewisMS-3783/repositories/3/archival_objects/157381832 May 28English.814Scope and ContentsLewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Charles Page to Lawrence LewisMS-3805/repositories/3/archival_objects/157391823 August 18English.815Scope and Contents

From Alexandria. Statement giving credit of certain amount to his account. Mentions rent due to St. Paul's Church.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839M. Page to Lawrence LewisMS-3802/repositories/3/archival_objects/157401831 October 6English.816Scope and Contents

Albemarle to near Alexandria. Answer concerning meeting of Lewis (or angent) and Page for purpose of assessing lands.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839M. Page to Lawrence LewisMS-3803/repositories/3/archival_objects/157411831 November 11English.817Scope and Contents

Suffolk to Alexandria. Concerns meeting to assess lands which Lewis could not attend. Recommendations as to course to pursue.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839James Parke to Lawrence LewisMS-3807/repositories/3/archival_objects/157421800 February 20English.818Scope and Contents

Westmoreland County to Mount Vernon. Concerns sale of corn to Lewis.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Thomas Parker to Lawrence LewisMS-3804/repositories/3/archival_objects/157431800 March 9English.819Scope and Contents

Camp near Harper's Ferry to Mount Vernon. Concerns lands near Frederick and estate of George Washington.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839S. Parkes to Lawrence LewisMS-3806/repositories/3/archival_objects/157441821 March 10English.820Scope and Contents

Soldier's Retreat to Woodlawn. Information concerning her husband's financial matters.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Andrew Parks to Lawrence LewisMS-3791/repositories/3/archival_objects/157451805 May 3English.91Scope and Contents

Baltimore to Woodlawn. Letter that accompanies a $25 lottery prize.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Andrew Parks to Lawrence LewisMS-3793/repositories/3/archival_objects/157461808 March 7English.92Scope and Contents

Baltimore to Woodlawn. Answer and request for amount due for wine.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Andrew Parks to Lawrence LewisMS-3794/repositories/3/archival_objects/157471815 September 2English.93Scope and Contents

Kanuwha City. Parks just returned from Pt. Pleasant having enagaged borer to bore into rocks for vein of salt water.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Andrew Parks to Lawrence LewisMS-3795/repositories/3/archival_objects/157481816 September 6English.94Scope and Contents

Red House Shoals, Buffalo, VA to Woodlawn. Concerning taxes on land owned by Lewis.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Andrew Parks to Lawrence LewisMS-3796/repositories/3/archival_objects/157491816 October 11English.95Scope and Contents

Red House Shoals to Woodlawn. Answer to money sent too late to pay taxes. Borings are salty but still have hit no vein of water.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Andrew Parks to Lawrence LewisMS-3797/repositories/3/archival_objects/157501818 September 28English.96Scope and Contents

Charleston to Woodlawn. Concerns salt well experiments which had considered closing but have now decided to continue one more summer.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Robert Pollard to Lawrence LewisMS-3798/repositories/3/archival_objects/157511810 January 18English.97Scope and Contents

Richmond to near Alexandria. Receipt of money but auditors have been too engaged for Pollard to be able to settle taxes.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Robert Pollard to Lawrence LewisMS-3799/repositories/3/archival_objects/157521810 February 14English.98Scope and Contents

Richmond to near Alexandria. Note accompanying receipt from auditor for tax money. Also mentions discrepancy with acreage of land.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Robert Pollard to Lawrence LewisMS-3800/repositories/3/archival_objects/157531811 March 2English.99Scope and Contents

Richmond to Woodlawn. Concerns receipt of money for taxes in Mason County. Mentions family who have passed through Richmond.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Robert Pollard to Lawrence LewisMS-3801/repositories/3/archival_objects/157541830 January 15English.910Scope and Contents

Richmond to near Alexandria. Business matters concerning Loyal Company, which would like to liquidate.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839James Ross to Lawrence LewisMS-3813/repositories/3/archival_objects/157551803 April 8English.911Scope and Contents

To Woodlawn. Concerns account due to Ross through Ross's overseer Robert Patton.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Caleb Russell to Lawrence LewisMS-3814/repositories/3/archival_objects/157561836 October 20English.912Scope and Contents

Quantico Factory to Woodlawn. Concerns order for cloth and asks Lewis to settle his account.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Thomas Swann to Lawrence LewisMS-3820/repositories/3/archival_objects/157571836 December 28English.913Scope and Contents

Washington to Audley. Answer concerning closing of an estate before the Supreme Court.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Bushrod Taylor to Lawrence LewisMS-3828/repositories/3/archival_objects/157581800 March 6English.914Scope and Contents

From Berryville. Concerns repayment of debt.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839R. I. Taylor to Lawrence LewisMS-3832/repositories/3/archival_objects/157591832 February 20English.915Scope and Contents

Alexandria to Woodlawn. Note accompanying petition to General Assembly in relation to stock of Potomac Company.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839R. I. Taylor to Lawrence LewisMS-3833/repositories/3/archival_objects/157601838 June 12English.916Scope and Contents

Alexandria to Berryville. Concerns financial matters.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839A. Thompson to Lawrence LewisMS-3829/repositories/3/archival_objects/157611815 June 17English.917Scope and Contents

Farmington to Alexandria. Concerns search for teacher, and mentions differences in vegetation between New England and Virginia.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Mord. Throckmorton to Lawrence LewisMS-3825/repositories/3/archival_objects/157621823 January 27English.918Scope and Contents

Meadow Farm to Woodlawn. Concerns payment of debt Throckmorton owes Lewis.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Henry L. G. Tucker to Lawrence LewisMS-3822/repositories/3/archival_objects/157631820 April 29English.919Scope and Contents

Winchester to Woodlawn. Relates decision of Judge White in wheat case to Lewis.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Henry L. G. Tucker to Lawrence LewisMS-3823/repositories/3/archival_objects/157641821 November 10English.920Scope and Contents

Winchester to Woodlawn. Concerns developments in wheat case pending in court.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Henry L. G. Tucker to Lawrence LewisMS-3824/repositories/3/archival_objects/157651822 June 20English.101Scope and Contents

Winchester to near Alexandria. Further developments in wheat case, and concerning money due.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Jos. Turner to Lawrence LewisMS-3831/repositories/3/archival_objects/157671811 September 3English.102Scope and Contents

From Wheatland. Concerns value of farm called Rock-Hall on rent for one year.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Jn. Walker to Bushrod WashingtonMS-3872/repositories/3/archival_objects/157691803 September 2English.103Scope and Contents

Belvoir to Mount Vernon. Answer concerning land deal.

Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829Bushrod Washington to Betty CarterMS-3605/repositories/3/archival_objects/15770Washington, Bushrod, 1762-18291829 August 1English.104Scope and Contents

Wellesley to Audley. Business transaction in Jefferson County.

Bushrod Washington to Lawrence LewisMS-3604/repositories/3/archival_objects/15771Washington, Bushrod, 1762-18291809 February 3English.105Scope and Contents

From Mount Vernon. Execution of George Washington's estate and Lawrence Lewis' debt to Bushrod Washington.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839James Webb to Lawrence LewisMS-3836/repositories/3/archival_objects/157721803 January 14English.106Scope and Contents

Epen, Harewood to Mount Vernon. Legal matters concerning closing of an estate.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839A. Williams to Lawrence LewisMS-3837/repositories/3/archival_objects/157731830 July 6English.107Scope and Contents

Battletown to Woodlawn. Financial matter: he has money to pay interest on money owed to Lewis. Wants him to endorse Lorenzo Lewis to receive it.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839J. H. Williams to Bushrod WashingtonMS-3839/repositories/3/archival_objects/157741823 March 17English.108Scope and Contents

To Mount Vernon. Answer concerned with legal matters in Court of Chancery suit against W. L. Lee.

Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829Manuscript note, apparently to Lawrence LewisMS-3846/repositories/3/archival_objects/15775undatedEnglish.109Scope and Contents

About Potomac Canal shares left by General George Washington.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Circular, from the Mount Vernon Ladies' AssociationMS-3788/repositories/3/archival_objects/157761858English.1010Scope and Contents

Requesting money to purchase Mount Vernon.

Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the UnionFinancial Papers/repositories/3/archival_objects/15777English.Scope and Contents

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.

Account, John Anderson to Lawrence LewisMS-3629/repositories/3/archival_objects/157781804 JanuaryEnglish.1011Scope and Contents

Personal and farm concerns.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, William Stephen Ball to Lawrence LewisMS-3634/repositories/3/archival_objects/157791824English.1012Scope and Contents

Bill for smith's work.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, William Stephen Ball to Lawrence LewisMS-3635/repositories/3/archival_objects/157801825English.1013Scope and Contents

Bill for smith's work.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Letter and account, George Barnhart to Lawrence LewisMS-3636/repositories/3/archival_objects/157811832 November 15English.1014Scope and Contents

Winchester. Bill for carriage repairs.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Letter and receipt, William Bartleman to Lawrence LewisMS-3638/repositories/3/archival_objects/157821828 March 7English.1015Scope and Contents

Alexandria. Bartleman writes to state that he received Lewis' note.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Letter and account, Charles Bennett to Lawrence LewisMS-3643/repositories/3/archival_objects/157831815 May 3English.1016Scope and Contents

Alexandria to Woodlawn. Enclosing William Niplet's account.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Letter and account, Charles Bennett to Lawrence LewisMS-3644/repositories/3/archival_objects/157841827 March 26English.1017Scope and Contents

Alexandria to Woodlawn. Encloses bill for two counterpanes and information on sheeting.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Letter and account, Charles Bennett to Lawrence LewisMS-3645/repositories/3/archival_objects/157861829 June 22English.1018Scope and Contents

Alexandria to Woodlawn. Account for brandy.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Receipt, Thomas Bladen to Lawrence LewisMS-3650/repositories/3/archival_objects/157881806 September 22English.1019Scope and Contents

Receipt for money Lewis paid Roger Farrell for corn for the free "Negroes."

SlaveryLewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, Carrol and Young to Lawrence LewisMS-3660/repositories/3/archival_objects/15789undatedEnglish.1020Scope and Contents

Bill for house repairs.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Receipt, A. C. Cazenove to Thomas SwannMS-3821/repositories/3/archival_objects/157911817 January 13English.1021Scope and Contents

From Antoine Charles Cazenove of A. C. Cazenove and Company. Receipt for flour.

Letter and account, A. C. Cazenove to Lawrence LewisMS-3662/repositories/3/archival_objects/157931825 March 5English.1022Scope and Contents

Alexandria to Woodlawn. Bill for dry goods account--5 page inventory and 1 page letter for the years 1824-1825.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, LeRoy Daingerfield to Lawrence LewisMS-3689/repositories/3/archival_objects/157951790-1803English.1023Scope and Contents

Account of transactions in connection with the estate of John Edmondson.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, LeRoy Daingerfield to James PaulMS-3688/repositories/3/archival_objects/157961790 March-NovemberEnglish.1024Scope and Contents

List of accounts between two men for miscellaneous goods.

Account, Josiah H. Davis to Lawrence LewisMS-3690/repositories/3/archival_objects/157981822 February 5English.1025Scope and Contents

Alexandria to Woodlawn. Concerning the price of planks.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Receipt, William L. Deaver to Lawrence LewisMS-3692/repositories/3/archival_objects/15800[1830's] December 19English.111Scope and Contents

Island Mills. Bill paid for Lorenzo Lewis for wheat.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, James Douglass to Lawrence LewisMS-3695/repositories/3/archival_objects/158021807English.112Scope and Contents

Account for various goods and services.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Receipt, E. Dulin to Estate of George WashingtonMS-3693/repositories/3/archival_objects/158031807 JuneEnglish.113Scope and Contents

Fragment of receipt concerning estate of General George Washington.

Account, George Gilpin to James AndersonMS-3712/repositories/3/archival_objects/158051804 May 24English.114Scope and Contents

Alexandria. Balance of accounts for James Anderson, Lawrence Lewis, George Washington Parke Custis, and Martha Washington.

Account, George Gilpin to Lawrence LewisMS-3716/repositories/3/archival_objects/158061800 June 13English.115Scope and Contents

Received payment in full.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, George Gilpin to Lawrence LewisMS-3709/repositories/3/archival_objects/158081800 August 12English.116Scope and Contents

Alexandria. Account of books purchased from Gilpin.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, George Gilpin to Lawrence LewisMS-3710/repositories/3/archival_objects/158091800 September 4English.117Scope and Contents

Alexandria. Account of books purchased.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, George Gilpin to Lawrence LewisMS-3717/repositories/3/archival_objects/158111800 October 28English.118Scope and Contents

Receipt for 126 gallons and 1 quart of whiskey.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, George Gilpin to Lawrence LewisMS-3711/repositories/3/archival_objects/158121801-1804English.119Scope and Contents

Alexandria. Various goods and services rendered.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, George Gilpin to Lawrence LewisMS-3713/repositories/3/archival_objects/158131801 March 13English.1110Scope and Contents

Alexandria. Concerns various building materials, sugar, and bacon.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, George Gilpin to Lawrence LewisMS-3715/repositories/3/archival_objects/158141803 January 20English.1111Scope and Contents

Alexandria. Receipt for fine salts.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, George Gilpin to Lawrence LewisMS-3714/repositories/3/archival_objects/158151803 June 25English.1112Scope and Contents

Alexandria. Receipt for molasses and linseed oil.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, George Gilpin to Lawrence LewisMS-3719/repositories/3/archival_objects/158171803 August 25English.1113Scope and Contents

Alexandria to Mount Vernon. For candles, fine salts, and flour.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, Robert Gray to Lawrence LewisMS-3721/repositories/3/archival_objects/158201817-1818English.1114Scope and Contents

Tailor's fees totaling $120.75.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, D. Greland to Lawrence LewisMS-3720/repositories/3/archival_objects/158231817 April 19English.1115Scope and Contents

Long account of expenses necessary in the education of Miss Frances [Parke] Lewis.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Receipt, George Gummell, Sheriff, to Lawrence LewisMS-3723/repositories/3/archival_objects/158251829 November 21English.1116Scope and Contents

"E. O. Smith's receipt for the land tax where Thinsey Dyer lives in the year 1829..."

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, Samuel L. Hesser to Lawrence LewisMS-3724/repositories/3/archival_objects/15827[?] March 14English.1117Scope and Contents

To Woodlawn. Bill of work and materials in construction needed for the house as estimated by Hesser.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, Henry Ingle to Lawrence LewisMS-3729/repositories/3/archival_objects/158281800 December 6English.1118Scope and Contents

Washington. Account of building materials.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, Jonathan Janney to Lawrence LewisMS-3733/repositories/3/archival_objects/158291828 January 10English.1119Scope and Contents

Alexandria. Account for wheat and other goods, totaling $609.83.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, James Jones to Lawrence LewisMS-3734/repositories/3/archival_objects/158301792 May 14English.1120Scope and Contents

Account of farm goods and services.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, A. T. Kennedy to Lawrence LewisMS-3749/repositories/3/archival_objects/158311827 January 11English.1121Scope and Contents

Alexandria. Concerning books and stationary goods.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, James A. Kennedy and Son to Lawrence LewisMS-3748/repositories/3/archival_objects/158321816 July 31English.1122Scope and Contents

Alexandria to Woodlawn. Concerning books and stationary goods.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, James A. Kennedy and Son to Lawrence LewisMS-3750/repositories/3/archival_objects/158331817 December 31English.1123Scope and Contents

Alexandria to Woodlawn. Concerning books and stationary goods.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Receipt, William Kercheval to Lawrence LewisMS-3737/repositories/3/archival_objects/158341801 June 27English.1124Scope and Contents

Statement of money owed.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, W. H. King to Lawrence LewisMS-3747/repositories/3/archival_objects/158351820 January 8English.1125Scope and Contents

To Woodlawn. Flour account.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Receipt, Lawrence Lewis to James AndersonMS-3848/repositories/3/archival_objects/15836Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-18391800 July 25English.121Scope and Contents

Receipt for 6 months rent for Lewis' distillery: $300.

Receipt, Lawrence Lewis to James AndersonMS-3851/repositories/3/archival_objects/15837Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-18391803 July 13English.123Scope and Contents

Loan to James Anderson and receipt of payment at the bottom.

Account, Lawrence Lewis to John AndersonMS-3855/repositories/3/archival_objects/15838Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839undatedEnglish.123Scope and Contents

Requesting Anderson to settle Lewis' debt with Martain Stone.

Receipt, Lawrence Lewis to John AndersonMS-3628/repositories/3/archival_objects/15839Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839[?] May 20English.124Scope and Contents

Receipt for $30 which Anderson promises to return to Lawrence Lewis.

Receipt, Lawrence Lewis to John AndersonMS-3627/repositories/3/archival_objects/15840Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-18391803 JanuaryEnglish.125Scope and Contents

Receipt for meals for enslaved workers.

SlaveryReceipts (financial records)Financial recordsAnderson, JohnAccount, Lawrence Lewis to Lawrence McGinnisMS-3852/repositories/3/archival_objects/15841Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-18391802 April 13English.126Scope and Contents

Request for [John] Anderson to pay money owed by Lawrence Lewis.

Legal Agreement, between Lawrence Lewis and Isaac McLainMS-3850/repositories/3/archival_objects/158421805 June 15English.127Scope and Contents

Contract for work to build Woodlawn.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Receipt, Lawrence Lewis to Bushrod TaylorMS-3827/repositories/3/archival_objects/15843Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-18391797 December 2English.128Scope and Contents

Bond paid in full.

Receipt, Lawrence Lewis to Estate of General WashingtonMS-3847/repositories/3/archival_objects/158441836English.129Scope and Contents

Receipt from Bank of Potomac for $142.89.

Bill of sale, Robert Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3849/repositories/3/archival_objects/15845Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291822 December 1English.1210Scope and Contents

Bill of sale for female slave.

SlaveryBills of saleLewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Receipt, W. W. Lewis to Lawrence LewisMS-3870/repositories/3/archival_objects/158461813 October 24English.1211Scope and Contents

Woodlawn. Receipt for money for taxes.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, John Myers to I. EntwiselMS-3785/repositories/3/archival_objects/158471819 June 11English.1212Scope and Contents

Building supplies account.

Account, Thomas Nevelle (M.D.), to Lawrence LewisMS-3789/repositories/3/archival_objects/158481832-1834English.1213Scope and Contents

Doctor's bill.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Letter and account, Andrew Parks to Lawrence LewisMS-3790/repositories/3/archival_objects/158491803 November 29English.1214Scope and Contents

Baltimore to Woodlawn. Concerns an indentured servant that Lawrence Lewis requested to work as a gardener. Account accompanies letter.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Letter and account, Andrew Parks to Lawrence LewisMS-3792/repositories/3/archival_objects/158501808 JanuaryEnglish.1215Scope and Contents

Baltimore to Woodlawn. Concerns order of wine that arrived in Baltimore. Account details prices for shipping, customs, etc.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Receipt, Paton & Butcher to James AndersonMS-3809/repositories/3/archival_objects/158511800 July 17English.1216Scope and Contents

Alexandria. Receipt.

Account, Paton & Butcher to Lawrence LewisMS-3808/repositories/3/archival_objects/158521806-1807English.1217Scope and Contents

Alexandria. Account for hardware and building supplies.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Receipt, Jeremiah Richards to Lawrence LewisMS-3810/repositories/3/archival_objects/158531826 August 21English.1218Scope and Contents

Receipt for 4 McCormacks Ploughs at $14.00.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, Jeremiah Richards to Lawrence LewisMS-3811/repositories/3/archival_objects/158541826-1827English.1219Scope and Contents

Account for produce.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, Jeremiah Richards to Lawrence LewisMS-3812/repositories/3/archival_objects/158551826-1827English.1220Scope and Contents

Account for tools and blacksmith services.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Receipt, Jeremiah Richards to Lawrence LewisMS-3854/repositories/3/archival_objects/158571828 May 17English.1221Scope and Contents

Receipt for $15 paid by Lewis.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Receipt, Jeremiah Richards and Treadwell Smith to Lawrence LewisMS-3853/repositories/3/archival_objects/158591828 March 29English.1222Scope and Contents

Received $50 on account.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Receipt, A. Sigoigne, Philadelphia, to Miss [Frances Parke] LewisMS-3819/repositories/3/archival_objects/158611817 April 25English.1223Scope and Contents

Received payment of one quarter tuition on harp.

Receipt, Alex. Smith and Tho. Cook to Lawrence LewisMS-3679/repositories/3/archival_objects/158621800 July 11English.1224Scope and Contents

Received payment for 1 barrel of pork.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Receipt, Edward Stabler to James AndersonMS-3815/repositories/3/archival_objects/158631800 July 11English.1225Scope and Contents

Alexandria. Received payment for 2 vials.

Account, Edward Stabler to Lawrence LewisMS-3817/repositories/3/archival_objects/158641807-1811English.131Scope and Contents

Account for medicines, spices, soaps, oils and powders.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, Edward Stabler to Lawrence LewisMS-3818/repositories/3/archival_objects/158651811-1812English.132Scope and Contents

Account for sundries and "1 Sett Teeth Extractors."

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, Edward Stabler to Lawrence LewisMS-3816/repositories/3/archival_objects/158661815-1816English.133Scope and Contents

Account for spices, oils, powders, and medicines.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Letter and account, William H. Thompson & Company to Lawrence LewisMS-3830/repositories/3/archival_objects/158671831 December 21English.134Scope and Contents

Alexandria. Dry goods account.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, Jas. Vansant to Lawrence LewisMS-3826/repositories/3/archival_objects/158681833 March 11English.135Scope and Contents

Alexandria. Account for leather goods with accompanying note urgently asking for payment.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Letter and account, Obediah Waite to Lawrence LewisMS-3838/repositories/3/archival_objects/158691832 October 16English.136Scope and Contents

Winchester to Audley. Financial matters with statement of the Taylor account.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, Washington and Lewis, to Charles LewisMS-3757/repositories/3/archival_objects/158701803-1804English.137Scope and Contents

Account for various goods and services.

Account, Robert P. Washington to Richmond JohnsonMS-3843/repositories/3/archival_objects/158711820 July 18English.138Scope and Contents

Washington. I.O.U. for money borrowed by Washington from Johnson.

Receipt, Thornton A. Washington to Lawrence LewisMS-3844/repositories/3/archival_objects/158721805 March 27English.139Scope and Contents

Concerns shares in Bank of Columbia.

Receipt, C. W. Wayman to Lawrence LewisMS-3841/repositories/3/archival_objects/158731805 March 1English.1310Scope and Contents

Received of Lewis money for purchase of shares in Bank of Columbia.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, Wakelin WelchMS-3845/repositories/3/archival_objects/158741785-1789English.1311Scope and Contents

Various financial transactions.

Account, J. C. & R. Withers to Lawrence LewisMS-3835/repositories/3/archival_objects/158751814-1815English.1312Scope and Contents

Account for dry goods.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, J. C. & R. Withers to Lawrence LewisMS-3834/repositories/3/archival_objects/158761814-1815English.1313Scope and Contents

Alexandria. Account for dry goods: gingham, cambric, ribbons, buttons.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839Account, Alexander Wood for Lawrence Lewis, to Estate of General T. ParkerMS-3840/repositories/3/archival_objects/158771820 September 18English.1314Scope and Contents

Account of money owed.

Receipt, George Wyley to Lawrence LewisMS-3842/repositories/3/archival_objects/158781809 March 18English.1315Scope and Contents

Receipt for corn.

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839