Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793

Scope and Contents Four receipts signed by Davenport (George Washington's miller) from the Mill. An accompanying docket refers to these receipts as "Accounts of Corn and Meal delivered out of the Mill for and by the orders of G[eorge] A[ugustine] W[ashingto]n...125 Bushels Corn." Four documents signed. Name on original manuscript appears as "Jos. Davenport."

Scope and Contents A.D. 1 page.

Scope and Contents D.S. 2 pages. Washington relinquishes a former contract in which Tiffin leased Washington's land for 30 lbs. per year. Tiffin agrees to "... surrender possession [of the tract]--to give up all claim to the wheat now growing on the plantation and to put in all the ground now in Buck wheat and some small spots adjoining in potatoes and Hemp with Rye ..." Memorandum of an agreement. Signed by Peter Cockrell, for George Augustine Washington.

Scope and Contents A.D.S. 1 page. Budd agrees to rent from Washington "the House he now occupies-- my property in Alexandria" for forty shillings/month. Agreement in force from October 1, 1791, to April 1, 1792.

Scope and Contents A.D.S. 1 page. Saurason obligates himself to sell Washington his lot "... 40 feet on Duke street and 70 on St. Asap[h]" for seventy five pounds Virginia Currency. This lot is "... subject to a ground rent of twenty five Shillings..." The agreement is subject to Washington's procuring another lot from Thorton Alexander.

Scope and Contents D.S. Simpson leases Washington's "... fishing landing called Simpsons during the Herring season [for] twelve pounds specie ... also six thousand herrings." Simpson also agrees to "... not permit a horse Waggon Cart or any other Carriage to come within his plantation for the removal of the fish ..." Document signed, [in pencil "William Simpson"].

Scope and Contents A.D.S. 1 page. Appointed by P. Wagener. Washington is appointed surveyor "... of the road from General Washington's ferry to his Mill, from thence to his tumbling dam, thence along his new road to intersect the River side old road above the Gumspring ..." and is to use "the male labouring Tithables" on George Washington's plantation to keep the road in good repair.

Scope and Contents D.S. 2 pages. Washington agrees to continue leasing a tract of land in Berkeley County "adjoining the Town of Charles Town for and during the Term of one Year ..." i.e. Dec. 25, 1787 to Dec. 25, 1788. Whiting shall pay required land tax and "Forty Pounds Spacie, Virginia Currency, ..." to Washington.

Scope and Contents A.D.S. 2 pages, docketed. Agreement for Peter Cockrell to work for George A. Washington for one year. Signed by Peter Cockrell and J. Packett.

Scope and Contents D.S. 3 pages. Agreement for Washington to pay Cockrell one-seventh of the crop yield for acting as overseer "on his plantation in Berk[e]ley County which will be formed of that which he now occupies and that which Doct. Tiffin resides ..." Cockrell to care for Negroes, stock, and tools on plantation. Witnessed by Samuel Washington.

Scope and Contents 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.

Scope and Contents 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

Scope and Contents 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.

Scope and Contents 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.

Scope and Contents 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.

Scope and Contents 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.

Scope and Contents 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.

Scope and Contents D.S. 6 pages. Account copy of "The Estate of George A. Washington in acct. with Tobias Lear, Administrator." An acct. of GAW's estate transactions as kept by Lear. Also included are copies of court documents ordering debts to be paid to the estate (dated Jan. 1801); acknowledgement of examination of the acct. (dated April 14, 1801); and an order for the acct. to be recorded (dated April 21, 1801). Document signed, on George Washington's water mark paper.

Scope and Contents D.S. 4 pages. An inventory of the estate of George Augustine Washington including a list of "Stock and Utensils on his Farm in Fairfax County" appraised and to be divided equally between Washington's wife, Fanny Bassett, and children, Charles Augustine, George Fayette and Anna Maria. Also, a list of books and the "disposition of Major Washington's Estate agreeably to his Will."

Scope and Contents A.D.S. 1 page. "I hereby relinquish the Administration of the Estate of the late George Augustine Washington and agreeably to an order of the Court of Fairfax County, and deliver up all and Singular the Decendents Estate which has come to my hand as Admr."

Scope and Contents Autograph letter signed.

Scope and Contents A.D.S. 1 page. Thompson agrees to "furnish Major George [A.] Washington with Thirty Barrills of Indian Corn to be delivered at his place in the Month of March next, ..." or to freight it to General Washington's mill if that is G.A.W.'s wish. If he fails in this obligation, 40 pounds Virginia currency is due.

Scope and Contents A.L.S. 3 pages. Fox Neck. Letter by Maj. Jones--read in paper account of arrival in Charleston and health is restored--he should go to Sweet Springs in June - Oct.--"A Virginia Estate is attended with such care, anxiety, and trouble, that it will in some measure prevent our Ease and Happiness ..."--has rented out "Traveller's Rest" with stock, etc. to Mr. Young, an English farmer--lays off farm in equal lots of 40 A. with ditches and fencing--"From this I shall get somethg. certin, and my...

Scope and Contents A.L.S. 3 pages. Spotsylvania City. His letter not received--death of his baby [George] of the humour in his head--" ... the old Lady (Mrs. Washington [Mary]) not long ago had a violent fall from her steps wch had nearly broke her arm. It is now getting so yd. she has some little use of it."--Col. Jno. Thronton will let G.A.W. have horse on good terms--rents--Capt. Callender expects him to draw upon him and his friends--goes to Sweet Springs if he can raise money--hopes to complete his race, dam...

Scope and Contents A.L.S. 2 pages. Can write oftener now--post leaves regularly--everyone sick--Miss Butler Thornton died of sore throat--Fanny's health improved by nursing George--sending Betsy to Fredericksburg for education--[Fanny is his wife and G.A.W.'s sister]--house not finished--has partnership in store at Germana--hopes to complete mills by winter next year--advises G.A.W. to build store or warehouses on his land--" ... anythg. is preferable to an Estate in Land and negroes, which are not only...

Scope and Contents A.L.S. 2 pages. Studley, Hanover City. Ill health and business prevent his coming [to wedding of Geo. A. W. with Fanny Bassett]--will send carriage for them to spend Christmas with them--family at Studley sends regards. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.

Scope and Contents A.L.S. 2 pages. Williamsburg. His neglect in writing--"I will take the liberty of enquiring into your feats of sportsmanship for I expect if you have ever been able to rise soon enough to execute your threats the poor ducks have been slain by thousands." --tell G.W. honey locust seed can be got at Eltham this year. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.

Scope and Contents A.L.S. 1 page. Happy Retreat, near Charles Town. Congratulations on marriage--family is well--Mr. Crowe's money to be paid--saw G.A.W.'s property advertised in paper in Genl.'s name in Fredericksburg--Mr. John Briscoe desires to buy Whiting's place--write by Mr. McCray who comes to spend winter with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., directed "Hon'd by Mr. McCray." Name on original manuscript appears as "Cha. Washington."

Scope and Contents A.L.S. 1 page. Asks for 6 barrels of "Hearons" [herring ?] from Mt. Vernon--thanks for trouble in finding him freight--try to find Gibb a load from the Potomac back to Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as "Edw Pye Chamberlay". [Chamberlayne, of King Wm. County, married Agnes Dandridge].