Washington, George, 1732-1799
Person
Found in 167 Collections and/or Records:
Document, Account of Rent Payments for Mount Vernon, 1760 May 15
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1760.05.15
Identifier: RM-1220
Scope and Contents
Land document written and signed by George Washington regarding his ownership of Mount Vernon. This document was the final rent payment before George Washington full inherited the property.
Dates:
1760 May 15
Dome of Capitol, Washington, D. C.
Item — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: Waldsmith Collection - Box 1
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 077
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 315 stereographs and cabinet cards by Alexander Gardner, N. G. Johnson, Luke D. Dillon, and others. Highlights of the collection include: several west front views of the Mansion, including the earlist known one by Frederick Langenheim, circa 1856; an early view of the tomb, circa 1857, and an international collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.
Dates:
1856-1981
Draft of George Washington’s memorial to Lord Dunmore, 1771 November
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 26
Scope and Contents
Autograph document in the hand of James Mercer, with an autograph signed note. With integral address panel addressed to George Washington Esq, “present.” This memorial or petition was sent by Washington to Dunmore to request additional surveys of the Kanawha lands granted to Virginia veterans of the French and Indian War.
Dates:
1771 November
Eliza Parke Custis, Hope Park, to George Washington, 1794 September 7
File — Box: 1, Folder: 01
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed from Eliza asking her grandfather for a picture of him. Docketed in Washington's hand on verso.
Dates:
1794 September 7
Elizabeth Willing Powel to George Washington, 1792 November 4
Item — Box: 37, Folder: 1792.11.04
Identifier: A-543.10
Scope and Contents
On the subject of George Washington's resignation and whether he really would be as happy in retirement as doing good for his country.
Dates:
1792 November 4
Equestrian statue of George Washington, Boston
Item — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: Waldsmith Collection - Box 1
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 064
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 315 stereographs and cabinet cards by Alexander Gardner, N. G. Johnson, Luke D. Dillon, and others. Highlights of the collection include: several west front views of the Mansion, including the earlist known one by Frederick Langenheim, circa 1856; an early view of the tomb, circa 1857, and an international collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.
Dates:
1856-1981
Equestrian statue of George Washington, Boston
Item — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: Waldsmith Collection - Box 1
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 065
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 315 stereographs and cabinet cards by Alexander Gardner, N. G. Johnson, Luke D. Dillon, and others. Highlights of the collection include: several west front views of the Mansion, including the earlist known one by Frederick Langenheim, circa 1856; an early view of the tomb, circa 1857, and an international collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.
Dates:
1856-1981
Equestrian Statue of George Washington, New York
Item — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: Waldsmith Collection - Box 1
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 067
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 315 stereographs and cabinet cards by Alexander Gardner, N. G. Johnson, Luke D. Dillon, and others. Highlights of the collection include: several west front views of the Mansion, including the earlist known one by Frederick Langenheim, circa 1856; an early view of the tomb, circa 1857, and an international collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.
Dates:
1856-1981
Eulogy, Dr. Abigah Richardson, 1799 December
Item — Box: 34, Folder: 1799.12.00
Identifier: RM-804; MS-5219
Scope and Contents
Manuscript eulogy. A.D.S. 16 pages. Docketed: "Eulogy on Washington delivered in Medway [Massachusettes] D. 1799 by Dr. Abigah Richardson."
Dates:
1799 December
Excerpts from George Washington and George Cabot letters to Timothy Pickering, 1798 September 9-27
Item — Box: 32, Folder: 1798.09.09
Identifier: 2018-SC-024
Scope and Contents
Manuscript copies of excerpts from two letters about the Quasi-War with France, supposedly provided to Alexander Hamilton circa September 1798. The first letter is from George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 9 September 1798. The second is from George Cabot to Timothy Pickering, 27 September 1798.
Dates:
1798 September 9-27
Fenwick Mason, Bordeaux, to George Washington, 1789 December 5
Item — Box: 23, Folder: 1789.12.05
Identifier: 2018-SC-029
Scope and Contents
Letter signed by Fenwick Mason and addressed to His Excellency George Washington Esq. President of the United States of America. It refers to various wines ordered by the President for entertaining, including "26 dozen claret and 12 dozen vins de grave."
Dates:
1789 December 5
Floral Designs, in honor of G. A. R., Public Garden, Boston, 1890, 1890
Item — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: Waldsmith Collection - Box 1
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 060
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 315 stereographs and cabinet cards by Alexander Gardner, N. G. Johnson, Luke D. Dillon, and others. Highlights of the collection include: several west front views of the Mansion, including the earlist known one by Frederick Langenheim, circa 1856; an early view of the tomb, circa 1857, and an international collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.
Dates:
1890
Forgery of George Washington to David Humphreys, 1796 June 1, 1900s?
Item — Box: 1, Folder: UNIDENTIFIED 1
Identifier: A-421
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection of Washington forgeries and bookplates from the 19th and 20th centuries measures 1 linear foot. Found within the collection are forged Washington documents from notorious forgers Robert Spring, Joseph Cosey, and Charles Weisberg, as well as unidentified forgeries. The collection also contains bookplates – originals, restrikes, and spurious copies – from the Washington family and correspondence related to the sale of forgeries.
Dates:
1900s?
Forgery of land application by Luke Cats for a tract of land in Northumberland county Pennsylvania, 1794 October 11, date unknown
Item — Box: 1, Folder: UNIDENTIFIED 1
Identifier: 2018-SC-074
Scope and Contents
Printed form with forged Washington signature.
Dates:
date unknown
Fragment, Distillery and Fisheries Ledger, 1799 October 27
Item — Box: 15, Folder: 1799.10.27
Identifier: RM-1069; MS-5711
Abstract
Mount Vernon acquired at auction in 2003 a manuscript fragment with the date October 27, 1799 and George Washington’s signature. It was described in the auction catalogue as having been removed from a ledger book. But it was a librarian here at Mount Vernon that discovered this fragment matched a missing piece from our bound Distillery Ledger which was acquired several years earlier. This fragment is a wonderful example of just how meticulous Washington was in reviewing the...
Dates:
1799 October 27
Funeral announcement, Mr. Nichols and family, 1799 December 16
Item — Box: 34, Folder: 1799.12.16
Identifier: RM-218; MS-2693
Scope and Contents
Funeral Announcement. D. 1 page. 'The Remains of General Washington [will be de]posited in the family Vault, at mount Ve[rnon on Wed]nesday the 18th instant, at twelve O'Clock. Should the weather be unfa[vorable on Wed]nesday, - the Funeral will take place [Thursday] at the same hour.' Watermarked - Holograph in the hand of Albin Rawlins.
Dates:
1799 December 16
General Washington's Carriage , 1864
Item — Box: HPC - Stereorgraphs - Box 2
Identifier: RP-3224 ; Photo-7192
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates:
1864
George and Martha Washington, Philadelphia, to Thomas Law, 1796 March 28
File — Box: 1, Folder: 03
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter in Washington's hand, initialed by both George and Martha. The Washingtons congratulate Law on his marriage to their grandaughter Eliza.
Dates:
1796 March 28
George Washington
Item — Box: Cartes de visite - Box 1
Identifier: STC-47
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Collection of 79 photographs which belonged to Miss Sarah C. Tracy (later Mrs. Upton H. Herbert), resident secretary at Mount Vernon during the Civil War years. The pictures most of which are cartes de visite were collected by Miss Tracy; some were obviously presented to her, after the fashion of the day, and are inscribed. Besides the one of herself there are three of Mount Vernon which must date from the years of her residence. Others include Leeds Castle, the English seat of Thomas, Lord...
Dates:
1859-1868
George Washington and Abraham Lincoln
Item — Box: Cartes de visite - Box 1
Identifier: STC-49
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Collection of 79 photographs which belonged to Miss Sarah C. Tracy (later Mrs. Upton H. Herbert), resident secretary at Mount Vernon during the Civil War years. The pictures most of which are cartes de visite were collected by Miss Tracy; some were obviously presented to her, after the fashion of the day, and are inscribed. Besides the one of herself there are three of Mount Vernon which must date from the years of her residence. Others include Leeds Castle, the English seat of Thomas, Lord...
Dates:
1859-1868
George Washington bookplate restrike, circa 1890
Item — Box: 1, Folder: GEORGE WASHINGTON 1
Identifier: A-263; M-794b
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection of Washington forgeries and bookplates from the 19th and 20th centuries measures 1 linear foot. Found within the collection are forged Washington documents from notorious forgers Robert Spring, Joseph Cosey, and Charles Weisberg, as well as unidentified forgeries. The collection also contains bookplates – originals, restrikes, and spurious copies – from the Washington family and correspondence related to the sale of forgeries.
Dates:
circa 1890
George Washington bookplate restrike, circa 1890
Item — Box: 1, Folder: GEORGE WASHINGTON 1
Identifier: RM-1079; MS-5723
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection of Washington forgeries and bookplates from the 19th and 20th centuries measures 1 linear foot. Found within the collection are forged Washington documents from notorious forgers Robert Spring, Joseph Cosey, and Charles Weisberg, as well as unidentified forgeries. The collection also contains bookplates – originals, restrikes, and spurious copies – from the Washington family and correspondence related to the sale of forgeries.
Dates:
circa 1890
George Washington, German Town, to Eliza Parke Custis, 1794 September 14
File — Box: 1, Folder: 02
Scope and Contents
Autographed letter signed (signature cut out). Washington offers his granddaughter advice on love and marriage.
Dates:
1794 September 14
George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Burwell Bassett, 1759 August 9
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1759.08.09
Identifier: 2018-SC-004
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Washington writes to his brother-in-law Burwell Bassett. The letter was carried to Fredericksburg from Mount Vernon by Miles Richardson, who had been one of Washington’s batmen in the Virginia Regiment during Forbes’ Campaign of 1758. Richardson was hired by Washington, most likely as a valet, from January 1, 1759 – May 10, 1759.Written within the first year of Washingotn’s marriage to Martha Dandridge Custis, the letter mentions visiting John Mercer to sort...
Dates:
1759 August 9
George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Colonel Frederick Weissenfels, 1785 March 15
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1785.03.15
Identifier: 2018-SC-072
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Washington responds to a former Revolutionary officer's request for assistance. Washington offers to provide a certificate of service to Weissenfels if he can first send a testament of services from his commanding officer, Governor George Clinton.
Dates:
1785 March 15
George Washington, Mount Vernon, to David Humphreys, 1786 June 20
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 1786.06.20
Identifier: A-837
Scope and Contents
In this letter, George Washington sends his congratulations to David Humphreys on return to America [from London] and invites him to Mount Vernon.
Dates:
1786 June 20
George Washington, Mount Vernon, to François Jean de Beauvoir, chevalier de Chastellux, 1784 February 1
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1784.02.01
Identifier: 2017-SC-003-003
Scope and Contents
In this letter, after returning to Mount Vernon on Christmas Eve 1783, George Washington enthusiastically remarked that he was finally able to retire.
Dates:
1784 February 1
George Washington, Mount Vernon, to François Jean de Beauvoir, marquis de Chastellux, 1785 September 5
Item — Box: 37, Folder: 1785.09.05
Identifier: 2017-SC-003-004
Scope and Contents
George Washington opened this letter with a response to Chastellux’s previous flattery, he continued with his hopes for peaceful trade and poetically outlined how nations might accomplish such a noble task, and he concluded with his plans for the Potomac Navigation Company, further identifying peaceful trade as a means of uniting nations.
Dates:
1785 September 5
George Washington, Mount Vernon, to François Jean de Beauvoir, marquis de Chastellux, 1788 April 25-May 1
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 1788.04.25
Identifier: 2017-SC-003-005
Scope and Contents
In this letter, George Washington reveals his humorous side after learning of Chastellux’s recent marriage and Washington ended the letter with important information on the Constitution and methods of united the now new nation.
Dates:
1788 April 25-May 1
George Washington, Mount Vernon, to George Digges, 1786 December 28
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 1786.12.26
Identifier: RM-801; MS-5216
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Washington asks Digges if he would inquire among his friends on the Eastern Shore, Maryland "if I could be furnished with one thousand feet of the best plan plank; precisely 24 feet long (when dressed) - To be without sap, or knots. - It is for the floor of my New room." Years before Washington had set aside some like lumber but "behold! half of it was stolen, and the other half will match no plank I can now get."
Dates:
1786 December 28
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