Memorandum account, Lawrence Lewis, 1837-1839
Scope and Contents
A.D. 1 page. For hauling sarcophagus to Mt. Vernon, pd hire of hack for Struthers and workmen to Mt. V. to put up ditto, clothing for Gabriel, "ditto for 1839 to 9th June when he died deduct his meal 7 bushels from his usual allowance to him for the half year", for coffin and digging grave, etc., with amounts given. Fragment. See reverse of letter to Lewis from M. Snyder, dated Dec. 31, 1838, asking for taxes due on house.
Dates
- 1837-1839
Creator
- Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 22.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Box: English
- Mount Vernon (Va. : Estate) Subject Source: Naf
- Slaves Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Tomb Subject Source: Local sources
Creator
- Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington Repository
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600
