Land grant to Nicholas Spencer and John Washington

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 1677.00.00
Creator:
Washington, John, -1677
Scope and content:

D. 1 page. Grant of 5000 acres in Stafford County [later Fairfax County] "in the freshes of the Potomacke river", opposite Piscataway village and between Little Hunting Creek and Epsiwasson Creek [Mount Vernon], "said land being due ... for the transportation of one hundred into this Colony."

Early copy of original grant, endorsed in hand of Genl. Washington on back "Govr. Jeffreys Grant for 5000 acs. to Colo. Nicholas Spencer and Lt. Colo. Jno. Washington 1677", watermark (crown over GR).

Language:
English .

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:
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