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Washington, Corbin, 1764-1799

 Person

Found in 52 Collections and/or Records:

Corbin Washington, Walnut Farm, to Bushrod Washington, 1792 January 26

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 01
Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed. Corbin writes that his wife has almost died from "very severe epileptic fits."

Dates: 1792 January 26

Corbin Washington, Walnut Farm, to Bushrod Washington, Richmond Town, 1795 September 14

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 01
Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. With additional sheet signed by Corbin describing Walnut Farm in Westmoreland County.

Dates: 1795 September 14

Inventory of the division of the furniture at Bushfield, 1785-1787

 Item — Box 4, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents

An inventory of the furniture from John Augustine Washington's estate at Bushfield, which was divided between his wife Hannah and their two sons, Corbin and Bushrod. This document is located within Box 4 (oversized).

Dates: 1785-1787

Letter, Corbin Washington to Bushrod Washington, 1798 April 11

 Item — Box 31, Folder: 1798.04.11
Identifier: RM-920; MS-5454
Scope and Contents

A.L.S. 1 page. Discusses inclement weather, trying to get from Alexandria to Westmoreland, voyage, illness of unidentified person, possibly sister. Corbin Washington letter to brother Bushrod Washington.

Dates: 1798 April 11

Letter, Corbin Washington to Edmund Lee, 1798 May 13

 Item — Box 31, Folder: 1798.05.13
Identifier: A-750
Scope and Contents A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield. Corbin writes his apologies for not writing more often and says that "the circumstances of my family have shut me out from all information, and rendered me entirely dependant on my friends for now and then a gleam of light" -- while professing to be apolitical, he recognizes that private happiness depends on proper functioning of "the great public machine" -- his wife recovers her health -- the Leeton family arrived in good health. Autograph letter signed, docketed...
Dates: 1798 May 13

Letter, Corbin Washington to Hannah Bushrod Washington, undated no. 24

 Item — Box 81, Folder: undated no. 24
Identifier: A-366
Scope and Contents

A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends two letters received from Sister [Mildred Washington] Lee--Col. [Wm. A.] Washington gave him a letter for her which he had opened, dealing with sale of her tobacco--sends flower seeds sent through Col. W.--hopes to see her tomorrow. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, mounted, laminated, watermark.

Dates: undated no. 24

Letter, Corbin Washington to Hannah Washington, 1796 December 13

 Item — Box 29, Folder: 1796.12.13
Identifier: 2020-SC-002
Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Alexandria, to Hannah Washington in Bushfield. Corbin writes to his mother about business affairs, travel, and the health of his family.

Dates: 1796 December 13

Letter, Corbin Washington to Hannah Washington, 1792 November 25

 Item — Box 21, Folder: 1792.11.25
Identifier: A-366.49
Scope and Contents A.L.S. 1 page. Concerned that her breast is worse -- maybe caused by bad weather -- is sending Burgundy pitch by Jerry and can get flies and blister plaster for her if Burgundy pitch doesn't work -- calomel will help Levina -- eruption on his children cured by calomel -- go to Haywood tomorrow, don't want to take carriage horse and servants -- sends shoes to Joe -- others are cut out and making. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript...
Dates: 1792 November 25

Letter, Corbin Washington to Robert Wormeley, 1796 August 1

 Item — Box 28, Folder: 1796.08.01
Identifier: RM-378; MS-2460
Scope and Contents

A.L.S. 2 pages. Haywood. Requests final statements on his executorship accounts for the estates of Dr. Lee and Colo. R[ichard] H[enry] Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.

Dates: 1796 August 1

Letter, John Marshall to Corbin Washington, 1789 August 23

 Item — Box 15, Folder: 1789.08.23
Identifier: RM-54; MS-2064
Scope and Contents

A.L.S 2 pages. Richmond. Re: Corbin W-n's suit with the Hites ... certain title papers missing must be supplied before the Oct. trial ... Patrick Matthews, Johnston, Russel are names appearing in the letter and seem to be former owners of the land in question ... " Copy of a letter from Mr. John Marshall to Corbin Washington." Date on original catalog card appears "[17]89 Aug. 23."

Dates: 1789 August 23

Marriage notice for Corbin Washington and Hannah Lee, 1787 April 26

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 1787.04.26
Identifier: RM-518; MS-4169
Scope and Contents

Autograph note, 1 p. Copied from the New-York Journal, and Weekly Register.

Dates: 1787 April 26

Memorandum, List of slaves belonging to John Augustine Washington, 1787 July 25

 Item — Box 11, Folder: 1787.07.25
Identifier: 2022-SC-007-014
Scope and Contents

Division of slaves from the estate of John Augustine Washington amongst Bushrod Washington, Corbin Washington, and Hannah Washington. "West" Ford, "Billey", "Betty", and "Venus" are listed under slaves to Hannah Washington. 1 sheet, 2 pages of text.

Dates: 1787 July 25

Note, James Monroe concerning the estate of Arthur Lee, 1795 August 7

 Item — Box 26, Folder: 1795.08.07
Identifier: RM-558; MS-4234
Scope and Contents

A.N.S. 1 page. Richmond City. Requesting payment of debt to James Beckwith in the settlement of Arthur Lee's estate. With executor's note of acceptance, signed by Wm. Aug. Washington and Corbin Washington, Aug. 24, 1795.

Dates: 1795 August 7

Plat of Corbin Washington's land in Berkeley, 1793 November 4

 Item — Box 3, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents

Docketed "Rough Draft of my lands in Berkley with observations of no consequence to any body but myself. C Washington."

Dates: 1793 November 4

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