Letter, John Parke Custis to James Henry, 1779 April 5
Item — Box: 6, Folder: 1779.04.05
Identifier: RM-683; MS-4632
Scope and Contents
A.L.S. 1 page. "I have the Deed from the General [George Washington] for the Land you bought of the ["Romankoke," a plantation in King and Queen County, Va.] ... It was executed at Camp [Valley Forge] ... I neglected to get a Deed from Me to you, as I was not able to have the Deed from The Genl. to Me recorded." GW had originally purchased the property for his step-son, who then wished to sell it to Henry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.
Dates
- 1779 April 5
Creator
- Custis, John Parke, 1754-1781 (Person)
Extent
From the Collection: 22.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Custis, John Parke, 1754-1781 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington Repository
