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Executor's Account Book of George Washington's Estate, 1802-1834

 Item — Box: 94, Shelf: Bound Manuscripts/Ledgers
Identifier: W-704

Scope and Contents

Contains decision in friendly suit of Lawrence A. Washington & others against Bushrod Washington & Lawrence Lewis, acting executors of General Washington, dated April 15, 1825 and signed by A. Moore, Commissioner and auditor--Order of Court of the District of Columbia, Alexandria County, Lawrence Washington and the other Legatees, etc. against Bushrod Washington, Lawrence Lewis, etc. May 19, 1823 teste Edm. I Lee C.C.--sales of a portion of the estate with names of purchasers, etc. (1802-1805)--Accounts of various legatees in account with estate--accounts of Lawrence Lewis reported to Fairfax Courthouse.

Dates

  • Creation: 1802-1834

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

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