Washington, John Augustine, 1736-1787

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Colonel Washington instructs the militia of Westmoreland County to assemble at the county courthouse for the purposes of a draft, by orders of Virginia Governor, Patrick Henry. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.

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List of militia officers sworn in by Committee of Westmoreland County, Virginia, including John Augustine Washington, Colonel (brother of Groge Washington). Document signed by J. Davenport. 1 page.

Content Description From the Collection: The Bushrod Washington Family Papers consist of documents gathered by the descendants of the first President of the United States, George Washington. The collection comprises an assortment of correspondence and legal documents documenting the lives and property ownership of several branches of the Washington family. The collection is organized into five series: Correspondence, Legal Documents, Social, Miscellaneous, and Indenture Notices (Land Deeds).The Correspondence series,...

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Platt showing the purchase of land for John Augustine Washington, acquiring 643 acres of land granted by Thomas Rutherford in Jefferson County, VA. George Washington had also purchased land in Jefferson County, acquiring 453 acres also from Thomas Rutherford, granted by Lord Fairfax. 1 sheet, 2 pages of text.

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A.D.S. Receipt for slaves, cattle, etc. alotted to Ashton as his wife's [Ann Washington's] portion of estate of her father, Augustine Washington--valuation amounts to £432.3.8. Autograph document signed, in hand of John A. Washington, laminated, docketed "Rect. B. Ashton £432.3.8, 21 decr. 1775".Witnessed by Danl. McCarty.

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Autograph survey and plat signed "G. Washington." Docketed on verso by John Augustine Washington, "An Including survey of all the Lands left me in Frederick, by my brother Lawrence Washington, done by George Washington Esqr." A survey of four parcels of land in present-day Jefferson County, West Virginia.

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A.D.S. 4 pages. Including codicil, Nov. 19, 1785. Will of John Augustine Washington of Bushfield, younger brother of George Washington.