Washington, George, 1732-1799
Person
Found in 167 Collections and/or Records:
Land grant presented to Jacob Christman, Jr. by Thomas Lord Fairfax, 1753
Item — Box: OV1, Folder: 1753.00.00
Identifier: 2020-SC-001
Scope and Contents
Document signed "Fairfax" on parchment. Grants 425 acres of land in Augusta County to Jacob Christman. As the document notes, this land along the Lost River of Cacapon was surveyed by George Washington.
Dates:
1753
Land patent awarded to George Washington from Lord Dunmore, 15 December 1772
Item — Box: 2
Identifier: RM-1202
Scope and Contents
Document signed by Lord Dunmore, 1 page, on vellum, 24 x 26 inches. Docketed on verso “George Washingon Esq./ 10900 Acres/ Fincastle, Recorded and examined.”
Dates:
15 December 1772
Leaf from George Washington's notes on Compendium of Husbandry, circa 1785
Item — Box: 37, Folder: 1785.00.00
Identifier: MS-5716
Abstract
These two pages contain George Washington's handwritten notes on Charles Varlo's A New System of Husbandry, published in 1785. Revealing Washington's pioneering approach to agriculture, they record fascinating experiments including the soaking of seeds in a complex "pickle" of liquor and oil to enlarge the size of the seeds and prevent insects, rodents, and birds from preying upon them. This leaf was originally part of his notebook titled "Compend of Husbandry" in which he collected advice and...
Dates:
circa 1785
Letter, Alexander White to unknown recipient, 1790 May 13
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 1790.05.13
Identifier: 2018-SC-015
Scope and Contents
A.L.S. Representative of Virginia's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, Alexander White writes to "Dear Madam" that the President has been sick and confined to bed the past few days. He adds, "I shall not trouble you with laws of a Political Nature only observe that our Proceeding are so dilatory that I fear spending the greatest part of the summer in this Place."
Dates:
1790 May 13
Letter, George Washington, Belvoir, to Robert Dinwiddie, 1754 March 7
Item — Box: 37, Folder: 1754.03.07
Identifier: RM-1225
Abstract
In March 1754 Major George Washington prepared for his first military mission – to build a fort at the Allegheny, Ohio, and Monongahela Rivers in response a growing French presence in the region. He followed direct orders from Lieutenant Governor Robert Dinwiddie and recruited approximately 150 Virginia soldiers to join him. With minimal pay and incentive, recruitment was not an easy task. And, in the months leading up to the westward expedition, Washington wrote several letters to Dinwiddie...
Dates:
1754 March 7
Letter, George Washington to Burwell Bassett (copy), 1768 August 28
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1762.08.28
Identifier: A-625
Scope and Contents
Copy. Endorsed at top, "Copy of a letter in possession of Mrs. G.W. Bassett of Hanover Co., Va. being one, of only two letters, in which Genl. Washington was known to indulge in humor"."Not in Writings". Name on original manuscript appears as "G. Washington". Letter in a humorous vein congratulating the Bassetts on the birth of another child,--comments on church-going--chides him humorously for not attending church, "Could you but behold with what religious zeal I hye me to Church on every...
Dates:
1768 August 28
Letter, George Washington to Charles Lawrence, 26 April 1763
Item — Box: 1
Identifier: RM-703; MS-4753
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Washington orders a new suit, to be made for a slender man about six-feet tall.
Dates:
26 April 1763
Letter, George Washington to General John Scott, 3 August 1776
Item — Box: 1
Identifier: RM-1202
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed, 1 page. Mounted on cardstock. Washington gives orders for the removal of suspected loyalists to New Rochelle. He warns against any injury to persons or property but insists they be kept “at a distance from the Enemy of whom it is suspected they are favourers and are carrying on correspondances dangerous to the United States of America.
Dates:
3 August 1776
Letter, George Washington to Governor William Livingston, 16 April 1777
Item — Box: 1
Identifier: RM-1202
Scope and Contents
Letter signed, about the case of Colonel John Duyckinck, who surrendered from the British army and was being held in Philadelphia.
Dates:
16 April 1777
Letter, George Washington to James Duane, 4 October 1780
Item — Box: 1
Identifier: RM-1202
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed, 3 pages. Washington writes criticizing Congress’s plan to raise a standing army for only one year, lamenting “the pernicious State-system is still adhered to.” Washington worries each victory will “lull us into security.” He writes, “The history of the war is a history of false hopes and temporary expedient.” With an engraving by W. Humphreys and photogravure of Washington.
Dates:
4 October 1780
Letter, George Washington to Reverend Jonathan Boucher, 20 October 1768
Item — Box: 1
Identifier: RM-1202
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Washington writes that Jacky Custis is returning to school after being delayed by illness. Washington writes that Jacky “promises to stick close to his Book, and endeavour by diligent study to recover his lost time.”
Dates:
20 October 1768
Letter, George Washington to Robert Hooe, 1793 August 7
Item — Box: 6, Folder: 1793.08.07
Identifier: A-301.26
Scope and Contents
Has given James Keith a draught on Col. Hooe for £140, the amount due Keith for his trouble in Colville estate -- asks that Hooe deduct it from what is due George Washington.
Dates:
1793 August 7
Letter, George Washington to Robert Hooe, 1793 February 7
Item — Box: 6, Folder: 1793.02.07
Identifier: A-301.10
Scope and Contents
Received letter containing Mr. Bennett's claim against Colville's estate -- deals with George Washington's position as executor of Colville estate -- won't pay interest on debt thereof until court of Chancery decides whether it is just -- refers him to Mr. Keith of Alexandria who has papers dealing with estate.
Dates:
1793 February 7
Letter, George Washington to William Augustine Washington, 1794 November 23
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 1794.11.23
Identifier: A-301.46
Scope and Contents
Gives William A. Washington the desired information on seminaries and colleges to which he could send his children--one in "this place" seems to be doing Washington Custis no good at all--British overlooker of carpenters at Mt. Vernon seems unable to handle hands under him; Mr. Pearce might have to replace him--is there any chance of getting man spoken of before for the job?
Dates:
1794 November 23
Letter, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, to François Jean, chevalier de Chastellux, 1782 July 20
Item — Box: 7, Folder: 1782.07.20
Identifier: 2018-SC-019-003
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Blindstamped "Archives de Chastellux." Rochambeau writes about Washington's plans for the 1782 campaign and news from Europe.
Dates:
1782 July 20
Letter, to Christopher Greene, 1780 November 27
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1780.11.27
Identifier: 2018-SC-019-001
Scope and Contents
Letter in Alexander Hamilton's hand, signed by Washington. Washington issues orders for Colonel Christopher Greene's First Rhode Island Regiment, which included formerly enslaved African American soldiers, to march from Newport to West Point under Rochambeau. Washington writes, "only come on with such officers as are to remain in service on the new arrangement and such men as engaged for the war, or at least for a term, that will last through the next campaign. The other men you may dismiss,...
Dates:
1780 November 27
Letter, to Edward Carrington, 1796 May 1
Item — Box: 37, Folder: 1796.05.01
Identifier: RM-1210
Abstract
Between April and May of 1796, George Washington exchanged letters with Virginia statesman Edward Carrington about the context and expectations set forth by the Constitution. After much political debate, the Jay treaty had been approved by the Senate, but the House of Representatives was withholding funding. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were setting the stage for the next presidential election and it was a time of intense discussions about politics and the public good. ...
Dates:
1796 May 1
Letter, to George William Fairfax, 1758 September 25
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1758.09.25
Identifier: W-429
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains letters to and from George Washington that have been aquired by the MVLA since 1858. For more information, see content note for individal items. The collection grows organically as new items are acquired.
Dates:
1758 September 25
Letter, to John Beale Bordley, 1799 August 4
Item — Box: 37, Folder: 1799.08.04
Identifier: 2018-SC-068
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. George Washington acknowledges and thanks John Beale Bordley for presenting him with a copy of Bordley's recently published book, Essays and Notes on Husbandry and Rural Affairs. The book was delivered to Mount Vernon by Secretary of War James McHenry.
Dates:
1799 August 4
Letter, to John Greenwood, 1797 January 20
Item — Box: 12, Folder: 1797.01.20
Identifier: RM-685; MS-4663
Scope and Contents
Concerning a troublesome set of false teeth that Washington was returning for repair.
Dates:
1797 January 20
Letter, to Lund Washington, 1779 April 3
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1779.04.03
Identifier: MS-5073
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains letters to and from George Washington that have been aquired by the MVLA since 1858. For more information, see content note for individal items. The collection grows organically as new items are acquired.
Dates:
1779 April 3
Letter, to William Pearce, 1795 November 29
Item — Box: 10, Folder: 1795.11.29
Identifier: RM-490-F; MS-4024
Scope and Contents
Sickness among the negroes--diminishing prospect of a good crop of corn--breaking up the fields for the ensuing crop--preparing the shelters--for the horses at River farm--asks about Neale--list of work for the carpenters--Isaac and Joe--enclosed copy of the invoices of the oznabrigs and blankets--seine twine--payment of Pearce and the overseers--Peter.
Dates:
1795 November 29
List of rent due to George Washington, 1775 December 25
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 1775.12.25
Identifier: W-479
Scope and Contents
A.D. 1 page. List of names, county, amount of rent, amount in arrears.
Dates:
1775 December 25
List of workmen employed at the Great Falls for the Potomack Company, 1786 November 13-December 20
Item — Box: 34, Folder: 1786.11.13
Identifier: 2017-SC-001-002
Scope and Contents
Document signed by George Washington, George Gilpin, and John Fitzgerald listing about 85 employees of the Potomac Company. The employees include 7 overseers, 2 borers, 2 carpenters, 2 blacksmiths, 1 coaler, and 68 laborers. There are three women on the list - Nurse Margaret Cosgrove, Cook Mary Twinch, and Washer Polly Firth.
Dates:
1786 November 13-December 20
Mills' Bronze Equestrian Statue of Gen. Washington. , 1869
Item — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: Waldsmith Collection - Box 1
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 069
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:
1869
Mills' Bronze Equestrian Statue of Gen. Washington., 1869
Item — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: Waldsmith Collection - Box 1
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 070
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:
1869
No. 18. Washington Monument and State Capitol.
Item — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: Waldsmith Collection - Box 1
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 097
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
No. 18. Washington Monument and State Capitol.
Item — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: Waldsmith Collection - Box 1
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 101
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
No. 94. Statue of Washington by Greenough
Item — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: Waldsmith Collection - Box 1
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 151
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
No. 127 Washington [Statue] by Independence Hall
Item — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: Waldsmith Collection - Box 1
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 200
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
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