Indenture, George Fairfax and Louisa Lee with John Augustine Washington and Thomas Smith

Containers:
Box 10, Folder 1785.06.01
Creator:
Washington, John Augustine, 1736-1787
Scope and content:

D.S. 1 page. Torn. Sale by the Lees, husband and wife, to Washington and Smith of Burnt House, Old Quarter and Forest plantations, approx. 2600 acres in all. Burnt House tract located just south of Bushfield, home of JAW. A trustee signs for JAW. Witnessed by Hannah, Mildred, and Bushrod Washington, among others.

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:
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Parent restrictions:
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