Letter, William Byrd to John Custis, enclosing copy of Daniel Parke's will and two related documents

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 1711.07.02
Creator:
Byrd, William, 1674-1744
Extent:
3 Sheets
Scope and content:

William Byrd writes to his brother-in-law John Custis, enclosing a will of their father-in-law Daniel Parke (dated 1710 December 7) regarding inheritance to their wives Frances and Lucy, daughters of Daniel Parke. Autograph document signed, 3 pages. Additional documents include a 1710 October 27 legal note regarding court settlement involving Daniel Parke - autograph document signed, small sheet; and an unrelated document with a list of receipts dated May 1757 of payments received from Daniel Parke Custis written, dated, and signed for in the hand of each creditor, autograph document signed, 2 pages.

Language:
English .
Physical facet:
3 separate documents. enclosed will is very fragile.
Dimensions:
16 x 21 cm, 15 x 19 cm, 19 x 8 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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