List of George Washington items in the care of George Corbin Washington

Containers:

Box 82, Folder undated no. 46

Creator:

Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854

Scope and content:

A.D.S. 4 pages. Lists volumes of G.W.'s private correspondence, surveys, accounts, diaries, etc. and no. of pages in each--also 400 vols. from G.W.'s library, many with complimentary presentation from authors--"I propose adding to the library his mahogany case of instruments used by him when he was a surveyer and in after life."--also to include 10 vols. from library of R.H. Lee, inherited by him[G.C.W.]--"The private papers of Genl. Washington, although not so numerous as those relating to public affairs for which the government paid $25,000, will be generally esteemed more curious and interesting, as developing more fully his character, through all the stages of his life, and the wonderful regularity and system which governed him under all circumstances."--papers on file too numerous to be listed but will accompany papers named in above schedule, with exception of small portion, which are confidential or refer only to family matters--will also include commission of G.W. as Lt. Genl. of Army, signed by John Adams, and his diplomas from universities and freedons of cities--"I really think that a state which confered so many honors on him as did yours, the best, by following throughout his precepts and principles, is a proper depository for his works." Autograph document signed, in hand of G.C.W. and signed by him, docketed by G.C.W.

Names:

Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854

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