Terms of sale, real, personal, and mixed property belonging to the estate of Aaron Leggett, 1860 August 22
Scope and Contents
This collection of historic manuscripts dates from 1607-1933, with the bulk of materials dating from 1738-1868. The correspondence, journals and diaries, legal and financial records, estate documents, and printed ephemera in the collection primarily relate to the Washington and Custis families, the Revolutionary War, and society life in antebellum Washington D.C. and Virginia.
Portions of this collection have been digitized, as noted in the item-level descriptions.
Dates
- Creation: 1860 August 22
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
3 pages : 3 pages of text ; 28 x 24 cm, 25 x 38 cm , 25 x 16 cm
Language of Materials
English
Materials Specific Details
Three manuscripts of the Terms of Sale of the Real, Personal, and Mised Property belonging to the Estate of Aaron Leggett, and sold by Francis L. Smith.
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600