Letter, Lawrence Lewis to George Corbin Washington

Containers:

Box 56, Folder 1832.02.17

Creator:

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839

Extent:

1 Sheets

Scope and content:

Lawrence Lewis writes to George Corbin Washington regarding the remains of their uncle George Washington. Notes that 'Cousin John' - John Augustine Washington - refused to have Washington's remains disturbed despite the two houses of Congress desire to place them in the cellar (used for coal and wood) of the Capital which Lewis finds insulting. Mentions an already approved equestrian statue of Washington to be placed in a square as a better location under which to place Washingtons's remains. Expresses that the final movement of Washington to the new vault complied with their uncle's last expressed wish despite the public's claim that the remains belong to them and should be given upon demand. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Postmarked - Alexandria 'Feb 17'.

Language:

English .

Physical facet:

1 sheet, two pages with text

Dimensions:

25 x 40 cm

Subjects:

Correspondence

Names:

Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839
Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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