Robert Brooke Plat Survey of Spencer and Washington Land

Containers:
Box 88 OVERSIZE, Folder 1741.00.00
Creator:
Brooke, Robert, -1744
Extent:
1 Sheets
Scope and content:

Survey plat map of land contained between Dogue Run and Little Hunting Creek, shows the original grant of land between the Spencer family and the Washington family originally granted by Thomas Lord Culpeper in 1674 to Col. John Washington, who arrived in Virginia in 1657 and to Col. Nathaniel Spencer for a grant of 5,000 acres. This land is the future site of Mount Vernon. Survey made for plaintiff Sampson Darrell against defendant Zephaniah Wade. Autograph document signed, 1 page.

Language:
English .
Custodial history:

George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1967.01.03

Physical facet:
1 sheet, 2 pages of text
Dimensions:
46 x 56 cm

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:
POC: Reference services
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Parent restrictions:
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