Survey, Benjamin Rutherford

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 1751.04.09
Creator:
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Extent:
2 pages
Scope and content:

Partial land survey, missing plat, by George Washington for Benjamin Rutherford, concerning 292 acres between the head of the South Fork of Bullskin Run and Opequon Creek in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Two additional people are listed in the document: James McCarmick and John Ramsey (C.C.- chainmen). Benjamin Rutherford assisted with the survey as the marker 'Mr.' Docket indicates that this land was later granted to George Hyatt. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.

Language:
English .
Custodial history:

Christie's New York, 28 November 1983, lot 328.

Physical facet:
1 sheet
Dimensions:
19 x 23 cm
Other descriptive data:

This document was unmatted and conserved, returned on 10/12/2023.

Related material:

Initially paired with 'Survey, William Mullin, 1751 April 12' [2022-SC-018-002] as part of 1 complete survey.

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Reference services
Phone: (703) 780-3600
Parent restrictions:
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