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Document, Summary of Pleas, George Washington and Bryan Fairfax vs. William Savage and Thomson Mason, 1774 May 17

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1774.05.17
Identifier: A-373.3
Document, Summary of Pleas in case of George Washington and Bryan Fairfax vs William Savage and Thomson Mason, 1774 May 17
Document, Summary of Pleas in case of George Washington and Bryan Fairfax vs William Savage and Thomson Mason, 1774 May 17

Scope and Contents

Summary of pleas with case starting on May 18, 1772; other action taken on Feb. 22, 1774, and Mar. 23, 1774 -- final judgement given May 17, 1774-Savage ordered to pay £606.17.6. Document, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over heraldic device), docketed "Washington vs. Savage - Record". | [As trustees for Mrs. William Savage (formerly Mrs. Charles Green) Washington and Fairfax were attempting to collect the money which her husband had promised in regular payments. Mason stood as security for the bond]. |

Dates

  • Creation: 1774 May 17

Creator

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Extent

From the Collection: approx. 25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

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

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