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Law, John, 1784?-1822

 Person

Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:

Edmund Law to John Law, 1804 May 18

 Item — Box 4, Folder: 06
Scope and Contents

Edmund Law, Washington, to John Law, Baltimore

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: 04
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: 05
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, 1807 July 24, 1808 February 3, 1808 August 26, 1808 October 12, 25 November 1808

 Sub-Series — Box 4, Folder: 08
Scope and Contents

5 dated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.

Dates: 1807-1808; 1807 July 24; 1808 February 3; 1808 August 26; 1808 October 12; 25 November 1808

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: 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: 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: 13
Scope and Contents

15 undated letters and notes written by Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.

Dates: undated

Elizabeth Parke Custis Law to John Law, undated

 Sub-Series — Box 4, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents

4 undated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.

Dates: undated

John Law to Elizabeth Law Rogers, 9 March 1808

 Item — Box 4, Folder: 15
Scope and Contents

An undated letter from John Law to his half sister, Eliza Law. He writes that he is sending sweetmeats from Woodlawn by William, as promised.

Dates: 9 March 1808

John Law to Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, 1808 July 3

 Item — Box 4, Folder: 11
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 Thomas Law, 1817 April 5-6

 Sub-Series — Box 4, Folder: 19
Scope and Contents

A series of four letters and their draft copies written over the course of two days by John Law to his father, criticizing his conduct, particularly in regards to Eliza Law's marriage to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers.

Dates: 1817 April 5-6

John Law to Thomas Law, circa 1817

 Item — Box 4, Folder: 21
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: 14
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: 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: 1807 August 10

Letter, George Calvert to John Law, 1807 November 13

 Item — Box 41, Folder: 1807.11.13
Identifier: RM-1150; MS-5844
Scope and Contents

A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding settling account of Mrs. Law.

Dates: 1807 November 13

Letter, George Calvert to John Law, 1808 August 25

 Item — Box 41, Folder: 1808.08.25
Identifier: RM-1150; MS-5845
Scope and Contents

A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding debts of Mrs. Law. To Mr. John Law, Washington.

Dates: 1808 August 25

Letter, John Law to George Calvert, 1808 August 26

 Item — Box 41, Folder: 1808.08.26
Identifier: RM-1150; MS-5846
Scope and Contents

A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding repayment of Mrs. Law's debts, his proposal and conditions for taking responsibility for them.

Dates: 1808 August 26

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: 17
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, 1804 August-September, 1804 August 3, 1804 September 4, 1804 September 25

 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: 1804 August-September; 1804 August 3; 1804 September 4; 1804 September 25

Thomas Law to John Law, 1802-1811, 1802-07-10, 1810 June 25, circa 1811

 Sub-Series — Box 4, Folder: 18
Scope and Contents

Three letters

Dates: 1802-1811; 1802-07-10; 1810 June 25; circa 1811

Thomas Law to John Law, undated

 Sub-Series — Box 4, Folder: 20
Scope and Contents

5 letters written by Thomas Law to his son John Law, Washington City, around 1817, addressing John's criticisms of him, his divorce, and his friendship with Elizabeth Bordley Gibson.

Dates: undated

Thomas Law to John Law, circa 1817

 Item — Box 4, Folder: 21
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

William D. Sims to John Law, 1809 June 22

 Item — Box 4, Folder: 16
Scope and Contents

William D. Sims, Pittsburgh, to John Law, Washington City

Dates: 1809 June 22

William Thornton to John Law

 Sub-Series — Box 4, Folder: 14
Scope and Contents

2 letters written by William Thornton in response to John Law's August 10, 1807 letter.

Dates: 1799 - 1817

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