Plat, 643 acres of land belonging to John Augustine Washington, 1753 April 18
Scope and Contents
Plat showing the purchase of land for John Augustine Washington, acquiring 643 acres of land granted by Thomas Rutherford in Frederick (now Jefferson) County, VA. George Washington had also purchased land in Frederick County, acquiring 453 acres also from Thomas Rutherford, granted by Lord Fairfax. Autograph document, 2 pages, docketed.
Dates
- 1753 April 18
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
1 Sheets : 1 page, 2 pages with text ; 19 x 31 cm
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.042
- Land surveys Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Legal documents Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Real property Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Rutherford, Thomas Abdy, 1755-1798
- Washington, John Augustine, 1736-1787
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
