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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

Martha Washington collection, 1761/1802

1.25 Linear Feet

This collection contains letters to and from Martha Washington that have been acquired by the MVLA since 1858. For more information, see content note for individual items. The collection grows organically as new items are acquired.

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Martha Washington family bible, 1767/1885 1 Volumes Shelf F : 6

Entitled "The historical part of the Holy Bible. Or The Old and New Testament exquisitely and accurately describ'd in near three hundred historys. Engraven by John Sturt, from designs of the greatest masters," dated 1730(?). Includes five pages of notes relating to family geneology, from Lawrence Lewis, born 4 April 1767 to Mrs. Esther Maria Lewis' death in 23 June 1885.

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College of William and Mary

Print Collection, 1740/1940

5.50 Linear Feet

Prints and engravings removed from 18th century but mostly 19th century books or periodicals. Most prints cannot be matched with the book from which it came or the date. The location of the subject matter of each print or engraving is the primary criterion used in the organization of the collection.

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Print Collection, 1740/1940 5.50 Linear Feet

Prints and engravings removed from 18th century but mostly 19th century books or periodicals. Most prints cannot be matched with the book from which it came or the date. The location of the subject matter of each print or engraving is the primary criterion used in the organization of the collection.

College of William and Mary

Virginia G. Gray Cookery Collection, 1830/1970

0.75 Linear feet 1 full and half Hollinger box (legal-size)

Box 1, folders 1-2 consists of manuscript recipes, mainly from the 19 century, and an indexed recipe manuscript volume "Mrs. Garrow family recipe book," 1830-1845. Included are recipes for relishes, jellies, puddings, and cakes; as well as recipes for soap and home remedies (with has several hand-drawn illustrations throughout the volume).

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Virginia G. Gray Cookery Collection, 1830/1970 0.75 Linear feet 1 full and half Hollinger box (legal-size)

Gray, Virginia G.

Box 1, folders 1-2 consists of manuscript recipes, mainly from the 19 century, and an indexed recipe manuscript volume "Mrs. Garrow family recipe book," 1830-1845. Included are recipes for relishes, jellies, puddings, and cakes; as well as recipes for soap and home remedies (with has several hand-drawn illustrations throughout the volume).

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