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Peter family papers

12 Linear Feet 46 boxes

This collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington's death, estate documents, Major George Peter's military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.

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Abigail Adams to Martha Washington 1 pages Box 1, Folder 22

Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel with seal of John Adams. Abigail Adams, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Condolence letter written by Abigail Adams to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.

  1. Series 3. Papers of Martha Washington

Ann Huntington to Martha Washington 1 pages Box 2, Folder 01

Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter written by Ann Huntington, New London, Connecticut, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington.

  1. Series 3. Papers of Martha Washington
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Historic manuscript collection

approx. 60 Linear Feet

This collection of historic manuscripts dates from 1607-1933, with the bulk of materials dating from 1738-1868. The correspondence, journals and diaries, legal and financial records, estate documents, and printed ephemera in the collection primarily relate to the Washington and Custis families, the Revolutionary War, and society life in antebellum Washington D.C. and Virginia.

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Letter, John S. Wright to John Augustine Washington III Box 74, Folder 1855.09.23

Autograph letter signed by prominent Chicago machinery producer J. S. Wright. He writes to John Augustine with condolences on the death of his mother, Jane C. Washington. He writes that his mother and John Augustine's were alike: "Both were eminently kind. Religion made both cheerful, animated, companionable... we have known & tried a Mother's love."

  1. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  2. Manuscripts Box 74
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John Augustine Washington III and family papers

approx 4 Linear Feet 15 boxes

This collection contains correspondence, legal documents, financial records, and other documents related to John Augustine Washington III and his family, especially his son, Lawrence, as well as his granddaughters, Anne and Patty. The bulk of the correspondence series are letters sent to John Augustine Washington III and concern family affairs and the management of various family plantations, including Mount Vernon.

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Martha Washington collection

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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Letter, from Elizabeth Powel Box 4, Folder 1799.12.24

Letter of sympathy over death of Washington--sorry to learn by Judge [Bushrod] Washington that she had been ill in October.

  1. To Martha Washington

Letter, from Julia B. & the Society of Females Box 5, Folder 1800.02.14

"Hoping that their condolence letter is not taken to be presumptuous, four women write to Martha Washington that their fathers fought with George Washington--therefore they request a lock of his hair, however small, as a memento--in a postscript, they also request a lock of Martha Washington's hair. (See: copy of Martha Washington's reply, dated March 12, 1800)."

  1. To Martha Washington
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George Washington collection

approx. 25 Linear Feet

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

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Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Pendleton Family correspondence

0.01 Linear Feet one folder

This collection consists of three letters. Two are addressed to Jane Pendleton and one s addressed to Gordon Pendleton. There is a letter dated January 4, 1867 written to Jane by her aunt, M. A. Adams. She writes about her financial situation and family matters. Another was written to Jane by her brother-in-law William Pendleton dated February 2, 1879. it consoles her on the death of her long-time husband. The letter to Gordon was written by his brother, A. W. Pendleton in Warsaw, Virginia and is dated February 23, 1857.

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Pendleton Family correspondence 0.01 Linear Feet one folder

Pendleton, William Nelson, 1809-1883

This collection consists of three letters. Two are addressed to Jane Pendleton and one s addressed to Gordon Pendleton. There is a letter dated January 4, 1867 written to Jane by her aunt, M. A. Adams. She writes about her financial situation and family matters. Another was written to Jane by her brother-in-law William Pendleton dated February 2, 1879. it consoles her on the death of her long-time husband. The letter to Gordon was written by his brother, A. W. Pendleton in Warsaw, Virginia and is dated February 23, 1857.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Thomas J. Neel correspondence

0.01 Linear Feet one folder

This collection consists of five letters, four of which are written by Neel to his friends and family. In a letter to his mother dated June 22, 1864, Neel writes about receiving orders to travel to Lynchburg to meet Union General Hunter's forces, which had just moved through Lexington, Virginia.

In the letter to Hicks, Neel requests for Captain Hicks to speak on his behalf as he is a candidate for the Commissioner of Revenue in Bland County, Va.

In a letter dated September 1861, Neel writes to his mother and brothers from Camp Gauley. He writes about losing his bible during a recent battle and notes that several men were severely wounded. In a letter dated March 18, 1865, while camped near Reeling Springs, Virginia, Neel writes about a division of men, believed to be Forsberg's Brigade, Wharton's division, being captured by Union forces. He writes that Generals Early and Wharton escaped, but Forsberg was captured.In letters from April 1863 and November 3, 1863 he gives general updates to his family and friends. The fifth letter from 1836 is from his aunt, Maria, to his mother, Nancy, about the death of their sister Liza.

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Thomas J. Neel correspondence 0.01 Linear Feet one folder

Neel, Thomas J.

This collection consists of five letters, four of which are written by Neel to his friends and family. In a letter to his mother dated June 22, 1864, Neel writes about receiving orders to travel to Lynchburg to meet Union General Hunter's forces, which had just moved through Lexington, Virginia.

In the letter to Hicks, Neel requests for Captain Hicks to speak on his behalf as he is a candidate for the Commissioner of Revenue in Bland County, Va.

In a letter dated September 1861, Neel writes to his mother and brothers from Camp Gauley. He writes about losing his bible during a recent battle and notes that several men were severely wounded. In a letter dated March 18, 1865, while camped near Reeling Springs, Virginia, Neel writes about a division of men, believed to be Forsberg's Brigade, Wharton's division, being captured by Union forces. He writes that Generals Early and Wharton escaped, but Forsberg was captured.In letters from April 1863 and November 3, 1863 he gives general updates to his family and friends. The fifth letter from 1836 is from his aunt, Maria, to his mother, Nancy, about the death of their sister Liza.

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