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Page-Nelson Society of Virginia historic documents 0.21 Cubic Feet 1 folder, 1 OS folder

Page-Nelson Society of Virginia Historic documents (1790-1805, 0.21 cubic feet) contain an autograph letter signed from John Page (1744-1808) to "Dear Sir," noting that he will be absent from Congress during January 1791 (dated 6 December, 1790); a printed commission on parchment, completed in manuscript, appointing John Preston as Major in the Third Division of the Virginia Militia, signed by Governor John Page (1744-1808), dated 24 December 1802; a printed land grant on parchment (oversize) with seal affixed, completed in manuscript, granting 400 acres to John Keesee, signed by Governor John Page, dated 26 September ,1805 and a partly printed document, 1 page, completed in manuscript, a legal complaint against John Page (1744-1808?), executor of the estate of John Page (of North End?, 1720-1744), for settlement of a debt due to Bowdoin, Eyre and Smith, Caroline County, Va., 30 January, 1786, signed by Thomas Nelson, Jr.

  1. University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Will, George Augustine Washington Box 27, Folder 1795.00.00

Manuscript copy. D. 3 pages. Washington leaves his wife, Frances (Fanny Bassett), 1/4 of his plantation and stock. To son George Fayette, part of a tract in Berkeley County; 1000 acres of land "situated in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on the Ohio River;" and his gold watch. To son Charles Augustine, the remaining land in Berkeley Co. and 1000 acres of the above land on Ohio River. To daughter [Anna] Maria, 666 2/3 acres of the Ohio River land, a lot in Alexandria, 4 lots in Fredericksburg, and 2 male slaves (Gabriel and Frederick). All 3 children receive 1/4 of GAW's plantation, stock, etc. Other bequests 10 pounds annually to be paid "to my Negro Charles" and frees Charles at Frances' death or remarriage. To "my young friend George W.P. Custis my silver hilted Sword." To George Washington: "I return the golden headed cane which I received from him. I request him to accept of my grey riding Horse and new saddle and bridle as the last testimonial of my most grateful and affectionate regard for him." Date on original catalog card appears [1795]. Witnesses: J. Dandridge, Burwell Bassett, C.P. Lyons, M.W. Dandridge.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 27

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