List of workmen employed at the Great Falls for the Potomack Company

Containers:
Box 34, Folder 1786.11.13
Creator:
Washington, George, 1732-1799, Gilpin, George, 1740-1813, and Fitzgerald, John, -1799
Extent:
1 Sheets
Scope and content:

Document signed by George Washington, George Gilpin, and John Fitzgerald listing about 85 employees of the Potomac Company. The employees include 7 overseers, 2 borers, 2 carpenters, 2 blacksmiths, 1 coaler, and 68 laborers. There are three women on the list - Nurse Margaret Cosgrove, Cook Mary Twinch, and Washer Polly Firth.

Language:
English .
Dimensions:
108 x 21 cm

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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Mount Vernon, VA 22121
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