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Note, Bushrod Corbin Washington, 1843 August 28

 Item — Box: 65, Folder: 1843.08.28
Identifier: RM-813; MS-5246

Scope and Contents

Autograph signed note, 1 page. A note that permits Bushrod's slave, Letty Williams, to travel from Jefferson County to Mount Vernon, Alexandria, and Washington, D.C. to visit her relatives for "the Space of four weeks." She is the wife of a free man named Soloman Williams. Bushrod Corbin Washington was George Washington's grand-nephew.

Dates

  • 1843 August 28

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.

Extent

From the Collection: approx. 60 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Box: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository

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