Power of attorney, Lawrence Lewis for retrieval of two escaped slaves, 1831 June 10
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1831.06.10
Identifier: 2016-SC-032
Scope and Contents
The son of George Washington's sister, Lawrence Lewis authorizes Thomas Griggs to bring back a slave named Shadrach and his brother Arlington who ran away separately from Lewis' farm near Battletown.
Dates
- 1831 June 10
Creator
- Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839 (Person)
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
English
- Fugitive slaves -- Virginia Subject Source: Local sources
- Legal documents Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository
Contact:
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600