Letter, from Robert Lewis

Containers:
Box 5, Folder 1800.00.00
Creator:
Lewis, Robert, 1769-1829
Scope and content:

Received through brother Lawrence [Lewis] news that she desires settlement of rental for preceeding year--assures her he would have brought it sooner, had he had it, "... as it has ever been a rule with me never to retain money in my hands which was intended for or belonged to another person."--has $100, and hopes to get rest from sheriff when the executions are returned--requests that she pay no account against part of estate under his management--many claims against General's estate which only he is acquainted with and she may be taken in--please refer any such requests to him--sorry for her indisposition--suggests trip up country to Dr. [David] Stuart's may be beneficial.

Language:
English .

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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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