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Invoices

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Documents showing items supplied, together with the prices charged for each; also, itemized bills or accounts.

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

Bill, from Richard Kaddien, 1780 April

 Item — Box 19, Folder: 1780.04.00
Identifier: W-1310/a.26
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains letters to and from George Washington that have been aquired by the MVLA since 1858. For more information, see content note for individal items. The collection grows organically as new items are acquired.

Dates: 1780 April

Bill, from Thomas Contee, 1775 April 12

 Item — Box 18, Folder: 1775.04.12
Identifier: A-420
Scope and Contents

Draft for £40 on Mr. William Molleson, Merchant, London.

Signed over to Wm. Fairfax account by G.W. on reverse and later docketed to that effect.

Dates: 1775 April 12

Bill, from William Hartshorne, 1776 January 29

 Item — Box 18, Folder: 1776.01.29
Identifier: W-1310/a.23
Scope and Contents

"Bill receipted. Bill for 1 set cart boxes."

Dates: 1776 January 29

Invoice, for services provided by James Craik, 1791 November 14

 Item — Box 24, Folder: 1791.11.14
Identifier: RM-873; MS-5334
Scope and Contents

This document is an account of medical calls and treatments at Mount Vernon, mostly to slaves, from 8 March 1791 - 4 Nov. 1791. "Paid in full." Part of account, which should begin 17 March 1789, is missing.

Dates: 1791 November 14

Invoice, from James Craik, 1797 August 25 - 1799 January 22

 Item — Box 29, Folder: 1797.08.25
Identifier: H-1197
Scope and Contents

Dr. Craik's bill from Aug. 25, 1797 - June 14, 1799 for £ 97.11.9, for visits to & treatment of members of G.W.'s family and servants on all the farms--includes visits to attend Mr. Peter's child & "a visit to & attendce on yourself from 21st to 26th and prescription" £4.0.0--a dozen oranges--"Bleeding yourself ..."


docketed by G.W. "Receipt Doct. Jas. Craik, Bal. $128.88 27 June 1799,"

Dates: 1797 August 25 - 1799 January 22

Invoice, from Washer Blount, 1786 March 20

 Item — Box 21, Folder: 1786.03.20
Identifier: W-696
Scope and Contents

Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed "Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker".Bill for £1.3.0.Receipted on April 14, 1786 by Washer Blunt; Endorsed on back by [the officers of the Potomac Company] George Washington, John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin.

Dates: 1786 March 20

Invoice, "Sundries sent to Head Quarters", 1779 March 18

 Item — Box 19, Folder: 1779.03.18
Identifier: A-301.86
Scope and Contents

Invoice for beer, wine, bacon, sugar, and "1 box directed to Mrs. Washington," etc.

Dates: 1779 March 18

Invoice, sundry goods shipped from Robert Cary, 1759 September 20

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 1759.09.20
Identifier: RM-1180; MS-5918
Scope and Contents

List of sundry goods ordered by George Washington consisting of a variety of items inlcuding furniture, textiles, clothing, food, and tools. Many of these purchases are related to Martha Washington and her two children, John Parke Custis and Martha (Patsy) Custis, due to the Washingtons' recent marriage.

Dates: 1759 September 20

Invoice, to John Barnes, 1791 February-April

 Item — Box 5, Folder: 1791.02.00
Identifier: W-1310/a.60
Scope and Contents

Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.

Dates: 1791 February-April

Invoice, to Robert Lewis, 1789 June 3

 Item — Box 5, Folder: 1789.06.03
Identifier: H-1199/c

Letter, from Joseph Lewis, 1780 December 23

 Item — Box 19, Folder: 1780.12.23
Identifier: A-301.87
Scope and Contents

Receipts and certificates collected for supplies and horses requisitioned last Jan.--Will Washington appoint someone to examine and approve them as per law of state of N.J. which he incloses?

Dates: 1780 December 23

Order, to Robert Cary, 1768 June 20

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 1768.06.20
Identifier: W-1237
Scope and Contents

"Invoice of goods to be sent to Geo. Washington Potomack River, Virginia"--items ranging from nails and curry combs, and almonds and raisons to lace, ribbon, silk, and a coat made up for a "middle sized woman."

Dates: 1768 June 20

Receipt, from James Nivison, 1780 April

 Item — Box 19, Folder: 1780.04.00
Identifier: W-800
Scope and Contents

Bill addressed Master George Washington--total £297.6.0 Va. Curr.--bill for broadcloth, buttons, silk, thread, dressed leather for making coat and waistcoat.

Dates: 1780 April

Receipt, from John Tryford, 1785 May 25

 Item — Box 21, Folder: 1785.05.25
Identifier: W-805
Scope and Contents

Bill for plank and shingles, total amount £87.9.0.

Dates: 1785 May 25

Receipt, James Craik medical services rendered during Martha Washington’s illness , 1802 August 20

 Item — Box 7, Folder: 24
Scope and Contents

Bill addressed to the Estate of Mrs. Martha Washington, Deceased for $200 due to James Craik for medical services rendered Mrs. Washington during her last illness and $5 for cash paid Heyskill for the hire of his carriage. A signed oath by Jacob Hoffman testifies to the validity of the charges.

Dates: 1802 August 20