Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829

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Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Thomas Peter, George Town, to Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon. Thomas Peter writes to Bushrod about money owed for two purchases he made from the estate of George Washington.

Scope and Contents Scope and Content: This collection was originally assembled by Esther Maria Lewis Chapin, who inherited some of the Washington and Custis papers but was also an avid collector. She reassembled family materials that were being dispersed nationwide, much of which was purchased at Anderson Galleries, sale 22001, 28-29 November 1927. The collection contains correspondence, legal documents, and financial records related primarily to the Custis and Lewis families. Much of the financial and legal...

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D. 4 pages. Extracts from Washington family wills, and legal documents, relating to MV, viz. Augustine W-n's deed conveying Mount Vernon to Lawrence, will of Augustine W-n, Bushrod's interpretations. Name does not appear on original manuscript.

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Printed form with manuscript inputs. Signed on verso B. Washington. Insurance application for Bushrod’s residence Belvedary in Richmond City in the county of Henrico. Includes a plan of three buildings – a kitchen, dwelling, and office.

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Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.

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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Autograph letter signed.

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Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Spotswood writes Bushrod asking his help help getting a job with the Jackson administration.

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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.

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Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. 2 letters on 1 leaf of paper written to Bushrod by his mother and father.

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Autograph letter signed.

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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.

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Autograph letter signed.

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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.

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Autograph letter signed.

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Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.

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Document signed, partly printed, docketed "Policy of Assurance for The Honbl. Bushrod Washington." Signed by James Rawlings.[See also under 1815, Aug. 23, Insurance Evaluation on Mt. Vernon]. Policy for a barn at Mount Vernon.

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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.

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An inventory of the furniture from John Augustine Washington's estate at Bushfield, which was divided between his wife Hannah and their two sons, Corbin and Bushrod. This document is located within Box 4 (oversized).

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

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Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.