Letter, Bushrod Washington to William Augustine Washington, 1803

Containers:
Box 38, Folder 1803.06.08
Creator:
Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829 and Washington, William Augustine, 1757-1810
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Informs him of meeting of legatees, at which decision was made "to sell amongst ourselves" all Washington's land except the Kanawha and Ohio lands -- lists lands sold and amounts received at sales of June 6 and 7 -- prices better than he expected -- executors to appoint an agent and surveyor to go to Ohio and Kanawha lands and lay them off in 23 parts before the next meeting of legatees -- he is embarrassed for funds -- will write to Dr. Smith about Bushrod [Bushrod, Jr., son of Wm. Augustine Washington]. Autograph letter signed, torn, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as "B. Washington." [See also, "Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon property," 1800-1802 which lists some of same in detail].

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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