Account and receipt, between George Washington and Augustus Woodward

Containers:

Box 2, Folder 1798.01.15

Creator:

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Extent:

2 pages

Scope and content:

Account and written receipt of payment for back taxes on two tracts of land on the Ohio River in Kanawha County, paid by George Washington to Augustus Woodward. The account of the money owed by Washington for the years 1791-1796 is written and signed by George Alderson, Sheriff of Kanawha County, and details the amount owed as $109.22. John Reynolds signs as a witness for Alderson's authority as Sheriff. A written receipt on verso is in George Washington's writing and confirms payment in a check on the Bank of Alexandria. Receipt is signed by Augustus Woodward. Manuscript document signed, with autograph note by George Washington, 2 pages.

Language:

English .

Physical facet:

1 sheet

Dimensions:

22 x 22 cm

Subjects:

Real property
Receipts (financial records)

Names:

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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