Letter, Lettice Corbin to George Washington

Containers:
Box 17, Folder 1766.03.31
Creator:
Corbin, Lettice, approximately 1715-1768
Extent:
1 Sheets
Scope and content:

Lettice Corbin, Essex VA, writes to George Washington, regarding a slave bricklayer named George whom he has rented out to Washington and wondering if he will need the labor beyond the agreed term. Includes a follow-up receipt from Washington on 9 April 1766 outlining payment of 25 pounds in Virginia currency for the use of the bricklayer and acknowledgement of payment received by Geo. Turberville (signed) for Lettice Corbin. Autograph document signed, 1 page, with integral cover. Docketed in the hand of George Washington.

Language:
English .
Custodial history:

George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.035a and 1971.01.035b

Physical facet:
1 page, 2 pages with text
Dimensions:
20 x 26 cm

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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