Letter, to William Pearce
- Containers:
- Box 7, Folder 1794.01.19
- Creator:
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
- Scope and content:
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George Washington inquires of condition and shelter of stock at Dogue Run and Union--instances of misconduct of Crow and McKoy--informs Pearce that he is taking on Butler again. Observations on various agricultural things. Asks about the carpenters at Mrs. Fanny Washington's. Informs Pearce that in the Eastern states, horses aided by oxen do the plowing.
- Language:
- English .
- Subjects:
- Carpentry
Farm management
Enslaved persons - Names:
- Isaac, active 1773-1799 (Carpenter)
Smith, Joe, approximately 1778- (Carpenter)
Pearce, William (Farm manager)
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Isaac, active 1773-1799 (Carpenter)
Smith, Joe, approximately 1778- (Carpenter)
Pearce, William (Farm manager)
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon3600 Mount Vernon Memorial HighwayMount Vernon, VA 22121
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Reference servicesEmail: fws@mountvernon.orgPhone: (703) 780-3600
- Parent restrictions:
- 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.