Washington, Bushrod Corbin, 1790-1851

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Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.

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Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.

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Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.

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Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.

Content Description 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).The Correspondence series,...

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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.

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Autograph document signed. For land in Fairfax County.

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Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Sparks writes to Bushrod Corbin Washington, executor of the estate of Bushrod Washington, in response to his inquiries about Sparks's progress on his publication of the writings of George Washington.

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A.L.S. 3 pages. Claymont.

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A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington copies out his wife's, Maria's, will (sister of Burr Harrison), and goes over several details of the will. His health is also declining since his wife's passing and he doesn't expect to live much longer. He plans on retaining four of his wife's slaves for the time he does have left.

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A.L.S. 1 page. This contains the wording for a power of attorney which George C. is to copy and execute and return to Bushrod C .... by the power of attorney Geo. C. appoints Bushrod C. and Thomas B. W-n his attorneys and proxies at mtgs. of Dismal Swamp Land Co .... there follows a not of explanation re: the power of attorney ...

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A.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. No final decree in case yet, but will be at next court--sends last payments--will collect balance after harvest and send--mentions cousin Mary [a note in pencil identifies her as Miss Mary Peter, sister of Mrs. G.C. Washington]. Name on original manuscript appears as "Bush. C. Washington." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked "Chs. Town June 13."

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A.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Encloses $100 note on Richmond Bank--directions for exchanging it--send receipt to him, as exect. of Judge Bush. W-n's estate--part payment of a decree in court against B.C. Washington and in favor of G.C.W., as administrator of Jane M. Washington, deceased. Name on original manuscript appears as "Bush. C. Washington." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed "B.C. Washington $100.," postmarked "Chs. Town Va., June 18."

Scope and Contents A.L.S. 2 pages. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Sends check for $872.24, per decree in his favor in court, send receipt for this and $50 attorney fee sent by Mr. Greene to him [final settlement of Bush. Washington's estate, Bush. C. W-n, executor, in favor of G.C.W., adminis. of Jane M. Washington, dec.]. Name on original manuscript appears as "Bush. C. Washington." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed in G.C.W.'s hand "B.C. Washington June 21t. 1847 and T.C. Green's rect for $50 -...

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A.L.S. 2 pages. Brown's Hotel, Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Bushrod describes the slow work in the Dismal Swamp to his nephew. He also comments on the Wise and Stanley affair. Tells about the sale of lumber. "6" rate, stampless cover.

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Autograph signed note, 1 page. A note that permits Bushrod's slave, Letty Williams, to travel from Jefferson County to Mount Vernon, Alexandria, and Washington, D.C. to visit her relatives for "the Space of four weeks." She is the wife of a free man named Soloman Williams. Bushrod Corbin Washington was George Washington's grand-nephew.

Content Description From the Collection: 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).The Correspondence series,...

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Bushrod Corbin Washington writes to John Augustine Washington III, "a statement by which to settle with the legates of General George Washington". Includes a list of names and "quota to pay off debts". 1 sheet, 2 pages of text.

Scope and Contents Receipt. Received $80 from B.C. Washington, who was acting for Geo. C. Washington, who in turn was trustee for Bush. Washington, Jr.--for "the proportion of the quota of Judge Bushrod Washington to be refunded to the estate of General Washington by the said George C. Washington as trustee ..." [This relates to a claim upon 22 of G.W.'s legatees or their heirs on account of a mortgage accepted by the 23rd. --upon foreclosure the mortgage had produced less than the amount of the debt, and,...

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Partially printed form signed by Samuel J. Cramer.