Letter, Bushrod Washington, Jr. to George Corbin Washington, 1829 December 30

Item — Box: 54, Folder: 1829.12.30

Identifier: A-301.275

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Scope and Contents

A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Washington City. Bushrod Washington Jr., writes that Cousin John [Augustine Washington] is doing the inventory of the late Judge Bushrod Washington's estate -- the two of them are having some doubt as to bequests, particularly about what books should be considered part of the law library -- they suggest a solution, and are trying to iron out difficulties on that point and to clarify one boundary line -- he suggests George mind his health and travel in a closed carriage rather than by horseback -- Bushrod Jr's. family is expected at Mt. Zephyr today. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Geo. C. Washington, written in a later hand "Son of Col. Wm. A. Washington and brother of Hon. G.C. Washington, on business concerning settlement of Gen'l Washington's estate," postmarked "Alexa. Ca Dec. 30," laminated.

Dates

1829 December 30

Creator

Washington, Bushrod, 1785-1830 (Person)
Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854 (Recipient, Person)

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