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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

Ted and Mary Wendell early American collection

.5 Linear Feet 14 Sheets

This collection consist of 47 documents, 10 maps, and 1 map slipcase collected by Ted and Mary Wendell. The collection pertains to George Washington and includes 25 documents written, annotated, or signed by Washington. Much of the material concerns the Revolutionary War, western land claims following the French and Indian War, and British and American governmental records. The dates of the material range from 1721-1826.

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Appointment of Azor Orne, by John Hancock and John Avery 1 pages Box 2, Folder 1792.11.17

Appointment of Azor Orne as an elector of the President and Vice President, dated November 17, 1792. Signed on the left side by John Hancock as Governor of Massachusetts and countersigned by Under Secretary, John Avery. Manuscript document signed, 1 page, with paper seal affixed to the upper right corner.

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British Order in Council, signed by King George III 3 pages Box 2, Folder 1806.05.13

British Order in Council signed by King George III concerning payment for shipping of British goods by London merchant, George Barclay, to Daniel Clarke in New Orleans. The document details an owed sum of £30,000 and upwards. George III grants permission for Barclay and company to load neutral ships with goods such as gold, silver, and indigo in Havana, River Plata, or Vera Cruz. Signed 'Spencer' at conclusion. Document signed, 3 pages, with blind embossed stamp and wax-sealed paper stamp.

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Broadside, An act for raising a further sum of money, by additional duties on certain articles imported; and for other purposes, fourth Congress of the United States, second session 1 pages Box 2, Folder 1797.03.03

Printed Congressional act from the fourth Congress of the U.S. in the second session. Concerning additional duties on certain imported goods, including brown sugar, sugar-candy, and cocoa. Typescript document, 1 page.

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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

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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Presidential Pardon, of David Blair 1 pages Closed Stacks, Drawer 22

Presidential pardon signed by George Washington and issue to David Blair. The Customs Act of 1790 specified procedures for collecting duties on imported goods and standardized the sizes of containers for certain imported goods in order to facilitate easier taxation and reduce fraud. For instance, run was required to be imported in casks of at least 50 gallons. David Blair's attempt to import rum from Barbados in casks smaller than 50 gallons resulted in the forfeiture of his vessel. Washington's 1794 pardon of Blair remits this forfeiture. Signed by Edmund Randolph as Secretary of State. Manuscript document signed, with embossed paper seal, 1 page.

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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

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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