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Administration records collection 6.73 Linear Feet 14 boxes, 3 oversize folders

Washington College (Lexington, Va.)

This collection includes early Washington and Lee University papers and miscellaneous materials supplementary to the university's trustee's records, faculty meeting minutes, and treaurer's records. Much of this collection was found over decades from various locations on campus and housed in the Treasurer's Office.

  1. Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Bill of sale, John Augustine Washington to Bushrod Washington 1 Sheets Box 10, Folder 1785.10.17

Bill of sale, John Augustine Washington to his son, Bushrod Washington. John Augustine Washington testifies, 'five shillings to me in hand paid by the said Bushrod Washington before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged Have Given, Granted, Bargained sold and conveyed...the following Negroe Slaves.." Includes list of slaves by name. Signed by "John Augt. Washington" and witnessed by Jenny [Jane] Washington, Theodorick Lee and Corbin Washington. Autograph document signed, 1 page.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 10

Broadside, Lands for sale, or to be let, on long and easy leases, by Andrew Van Bibber 1 pages Box 2, Folder c. 1795, Folder OUT

Broadside by Andrew Van Bibber in Baltimore, MD, advertising lands for sale or rent along the Little Kanawha River. The advertisement references President George Washington's land holdings on the Great Kanawha River and his formation of an 'extensive and valuable settlement'. Van Bibber states he will accept produce, paper, property, or enslaved people as payment. Manuscript note on verso, dated 12 November 1825, concerns 2000 acres of land and a Michael Ryan and Mr. Keys. Typescript document, 1 page.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Ted and Mary Wendell early American collection
  3. Series 2. Publications

Brooke County (W. Va.) Court Records and Miscellaneous Papers 99.15 Linear Feet Summary: 99 ft. 1.8 in. (156 document cases, 5 in. each); (4 records cartons, 15 in. each); (1 flat record box, 3 in.); (21 ledgers, 4 ft. 2 1/2 in.); (156 reels of microfilm, 1.75 in. each); (31 reels of microfilm, .75 in. each)

Brooke County Court
County court and public records consisting primarily of case papers and record books related to court proceedings, as well as some personal property and land tax records and private account books.
  1. West Virginia and Regional History Center

Contracts for the hiring of enslaved persons by the William Ackerly estate 0.01 Linear Feet 1 folder

Lovell, Abraham

This collection consists of seven one year contracts created by Abraham Lovell, curator of William Ackerly's estate, for the hiring of the enslaved persons Rachel, Fanny, Nancy, James Alexander, Elisha, and Caroline with her three children. Each contract includes the name of the enslaved person, the dates for her or his hire, the cost of hire, and the name of the leasee. Each document states that the individuals were to be treated "with humanity" or "humanely" and returned with 'the usual amount of clothing' on Christmas day of the same year.

  1. Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Diary of John Augustine Washington 1 Volumes Box 107, Shelf Closed Stacks

The first entry in the diary is a 3 page "List of negros", belonging to John Augustine Washington. The list includes names, birthdates, and sources of acquisition. Other entries in the diary are regarding business, financial matters, and the management of Mount Vernon.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection
  3. Series 2. Ledgers and Bound Manuscripts

Division of Bushrod Washington's stocks and slaves 2 pages Box 2, Folder 17

A copy from the County Court of Fairfax of the division of the slaves and stocks from the estate of Bushrod Washington amongst his nephews. Includes a list of the names of the enslaved persons that went to each nephew, with their values.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Bushrod Washington family papers
  3. Series 2. Legal Documents
  4. Subseries 2.1. Estate Documents

Document, "An Inventory of the Estate of Lawrence Washington Esqr. deceased, as Apprais'd by us the Subscribers..." Box 33, Folder 1753.03.08

Compiled by and entirely in the hand of George Washington, the inventory of his late elder half brother's estate lists, by room, furniture, books, and other household items in the Mansion as well as slaves, horses, livestock and other chattels.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. George Washington collection
  3. Series 4. Oversized
  4. From George Washington

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