Letter, Lawrence Washington to George Corbin Washington

Containers:
Box 55, Folder 1830.06.24
Creator:
Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Lawrence announces news of death of Geo. C. Washington's half brother, William. A. Washington [Jr.] of bilious fever and hemorrhage . (Lawrence Washington was husband of Geo. C.'s half sister Sarah Tayloe Washington, and son of Henry Washington of Westmoreland City.) He wanted George Corbin Washington to hear the news directly before reading it in the newspapers. Name on original manuscript appears as "Law. Washington." Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked by hand "Mattox Bridge June 25, 1830", free, laminated watermark (Amies Philada. No. 2, dove of peace and No. 2).

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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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