Law, John, 1784?-1822
Person
Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:
Edmund Law, Washington, to John Law, Baltimore, 1804 May 18
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington’s death, estate documents, Major George Peter’s military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.
Dates:
1804 May 18
Elizabeth Parke Custis Law to John Law, 1799-1802, 1799 January 20, 1802 February 21, 1802 July 4, probably 1802 September 25, 1802 December 25
Sub-Series — Box: 4, Folder: 01
Scope and Contents
5 letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law. The first letter is addressed to John at George Town College and the other four to Harvard University.
Dates:
1799-1802; 1799 January 20; 1802 February 21; 1802 July 4; probably 1802 September 25; 1802 December 25
Elizabeth Parke Custis Law to John Law, 1803-1804, 1803 February 5, approximately 1803 April 11, 1803 April 15, 1804 July 9
Sub-Series — Box: 4, Folder: 02
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington’s death, estate documents, Major George Peter’s military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.
Dates:
1803-1804; 1803 February 5; approximately 1803 April 11; 1803 April 15; 1804 July 9
Elizabeth Parke Custis Law to John Law, 1807-1808, 1804 July 24, 1808 February 3, 1808 August 26, 1808 October 12, 25 November 1808, undated
Sub-Series — Box: 4, Folder: 03
Scope and Contents
5 dated letters and 4 undated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.
Dates:
1807-1808; 1804 July 24; 1808 February 3; 1808 August 26; 1808 October 12; 25 November 1808; undated
Elizabeth Parke Custis Law to John Law, 1809-1810, 1809 January 9, 1809 October 2, 1809 October 13, 1809 November 6, 1809 December 21, 1810 February 20, 1810 February 21
Sub-Series — Box: 4, Folder: 04
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington’s death, estate documents, Major George Peter’s military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.
Dates:
1809-1810; 1809 January 9; 1809 October 2; 1809 October 13; 1809 November 6; 1809 December 21; 1810 February 20; 1810 February 21
Elizabeth Parke Custis Law to John Law, undated
Sub-Series — Box: 4, Folder: 05
Scope and Contents
15 undated letters and notes written by Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.
Dates:
undated
John Law to Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, 1808 July 3
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 03
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington’s death, estate documents, Major George Peter’s military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.
Dates:
1808 July 3
John Law to Miss Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, circa 1810
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 06
Scope and Contents
An undated letter from John Law to his stepsister, Eliza Law. He writes that he is sending sweetmeats from Woodlawn by William, as promised.
Dates:
circa 1810
John Law to Thomas Law, 1817 April 5-6
Sub-Series — Box: 4, Folder: 08
Scope and Contents
Four draft copies each of two letters written by John Law to his father, criticizing his conduct, particularly in regards to Eliza Law's marriage to Lloyd Rogers.
Dates:
1817 April 5-6
John Law to Thomas Law, circa 1817
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. A letter of reconciliation sent by John Law to his father.
Dates:
circa 1817
John Law to William Thornton, 1807 August 10
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Law asks William Thornton if he can borrow a book on calvary maneuvers.
Dates:
1807 August 10
John Law to William Thornton, draft copy, 1807 August 10
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 16
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington’s death, estate documents, Major George Peter’s military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.
Dates:
1807 August 10
Peter family papers
Collection
Identifier: RM-1186
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington’s death, estate documents, Major George Peter’s military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.
Dates:
1772-1932
Robert Brent to Joseph Forrest, John Law, and Peter Miller, 1809 August 14
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 14
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington’s death, estate documents, Major George Peter’s military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.
Dates:
1809 August 14
Thomas Law to John Law, 1802-1811, 1802-07-10, 1810 June 25, circa 1811
Sub-Series — Box: 4, Folder: 07
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington’s death, estate documents, Major George Peter’s military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.
Dates:
1802-1811; 1802-07-10; 1810 June 25; circa 1811
Thomas Law to John Law, circa 1817
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington’s death, estate documents, Major George Peter’s military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.
Dates:
circa 1817
Thomas Law to John Law, 1804 August-September, 1804 August 3, 1804 September 4, 1804 September 25
Sub-Series — Box: 4, Folder: 02
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington’s death, estate documents, Major George Peter’s military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.
Dates:
1804 August-September; 1804 August 3; 1804 September 4; 1804 September 25
Thomas Law to John Law, Washington City, 1817 April 8, undated
Sub-Series — Box: 4, Folder: 09
Scope and Contents
5 letters written by Thomas Law to his son John Law around 1817, addressing John's criticisms of him, his divorce, and his friendship with Elizabeth Bordley Gibson.
Dates:
1817 April 8; undated
William D. Sims, Pittsburgh, to John Law, Washington City, 1809 June 22
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 13
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington’s death, estate documents, Major George Peter’s military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.
Dates:
1809 June 22
William Thornton to John Law, 1807 August 10
Sub-Series — Box: 4, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
2 letters written by William Thornton in response to John Law's August 10, 1807 letter.
Dates:
1807 August 10
