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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

Bushrod Washington family papers, 1662/1835

1.5 Linear Feet (4 boxes)

The Bushrod Washington Family Papers consist of documents gathered by the descendants of the first President of the United States, George Washington. The collection comprises an assortment of correspondence and legal documents documenting the lives and property ownership of several branches of the Washington family. The collection is organized into five series: Correspondence, Legal Documents, Social, Miscellaneous, and Indenture Notices (Land Deeds).

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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

George Washington collection, 1654/1799

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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Survey, Benjamin Rutherford, 1751 2 pages Box 1, Folder 1751.04.09

Partial land survey, missing plat, by George Washington for Benjamin Rutherford, concerning 292 acres between the head of the South Fork of Bullskin Run and Opequon Creek in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Two additional people are listed in the document: James McCarmick and John Ramsey (C.C.- chainmen). Benjamin Rutherford assisted with the survey as the marker 'Mr.' Docket indicates that this land was later granted to George Hyatt. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.

  1. Series 1. From George Washington, 1654/1799

Survey plat, William Mullin, 1751 2 pages Box 1, Folder 1751.04.12

Partial land survey, plat map only, by George Washington for William Mullin concerning 247 acres on Mill Branch, a branch of the Cacapon River in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Docket indicates that this land was later granted to Thomas Hollowell. Autograph document, 2 pages.

  1. Series 1. From George Washington, 1654/1799
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

Ted and Mary Wendell early American collection, 1721/1826

.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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Survey, George Washington for Mary Johnston, 1752 2 pages Box 1, Folder 1752.04.03, Folder OUT

Land survey with plat map by George Washington for Mary Johnston, detailing 400 acres between Bullskin Run and Long Marsh Run in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, WV). Three additional names listed of those who assisted with the survey - John Johnston, James McCarmick (C.C.- chainmen) and Benjamin Pearson (marker). Docketed in Washington's writing. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.

  1. Series 1. Manuscripts

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