Diary of George Washington

Containers:
Box for George Washington autograph diary
Creator:
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Extent:
1 Volumes
Scope and content:

Small book bound in leather, entitled "The American Repository of Useful Information containing a Calendar of the present Year ...", engraved on front is "Autograph of General Washington" and "Given to C. Hughes at Mount Vernon, 1825, Judge B. Washington". Originally pasted in front were two letters, one dated December 24, 1825, Bushrod Washington to G.C. Washington, and one December 23, 1825, George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes [see letters under proper date]. The letter were removed from the diary during conservation treatment.

Dimensions:
5 in x 3.5 in
Related material:

Housed with two letters: Bushrod Washington to George Corbin Washington, 1825 December 24; George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes, 1825, December 23

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:
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.