Letter, William Yeaton to Lawrence Lewis, 1839 June 13

Item — Box: 63, Folder: 1839.06.13

Identifier: W-774/F

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Letter, William Yeaton to Lawrence Lewis, 1839 June 13

Scope and Contents

A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. No bricks to be had [for work on New Tomb]--the New Court House and New Meeting House have taken them all--in two weeks may be plenty--can get them in Washington and have them sent down with the lime in boats that run wood--Mrs. [Jane] Washington's project, unless it is done before the abutments are raised, hopes it will be suspended as it will be dangerous after the arch is finished--wants $100 to pay workmen etc.--his own salary--will save money by ordering lime from N. Y. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed "Pr. Sam," watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as "W. Yeaton."

Dates

1839 June 13

Creator

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839 (Recipient, Person)

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