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Start Over Collection Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933 Creator Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793

Letter, George Augustine Washington to Gideon Snow, 1789 Box 14, Folder 1789.05.19

A.L.S. 2 pages. Charles came up to get the [storehouse ?] key being mended--send a dozen lbs. of figs to be charged to G.A.W.--needs 200 "small tacks with flat heads proper for nailing leather on Brick moulds ..."--Mrs. [Anna Maria] Bassett and Mrs. Washington will dine with Mrs. Porter after lunch on Sunday--Mr. Bassett will attend them and perhaps G.A.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Snow (?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "Geo. A. Washington."

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  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
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Letter, George Augustine Washington to John Francis Mercer, 1789 Box 16, Folder 1789.12.17

A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Received his letter after delay--the President has been informed of contents and replies, "as an act of Providence has interposed to render a complyance with your promise impracticable, he must have further patience"--he also says clean sound wheat will be taken at his mill in payment and the Alexandria Cash price allowed for it--corn crop poor so would also like to have some if he has it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark, postmarked "Alex Dec. 18," docketed, note in later hand reads "Above signature seems to be that of George Augustine Washington Son of Charles - who was G.W.'s brother - This presented to MVLA July 3/97 by Mrs. Carrol Mercer Washn. D.C." Name on original manuscript appears as "George A. Washington."

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Letter, George Augustine Washington to Paul Zantzinger, 1790 Box 17, Folder 1790.03.20

A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received letters from Zantzinger through Ehler and Leonhart, and the mares came -- they are fatigued but in good shape -- pleased with them -- can't determine the expenses of men's return journey, so asks that Zantzinger pay them return expenses and send invoice to President -- gave them no money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.

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  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
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  4. Manuscripts Box 17, 1790

Letter, George Augustine Washington to Robert Lewis, 1792 Box 21, Folder 1792.03.25

A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Returned in December from "a winter campaign" -- asks pardon for not sending down the Phaeton Box and apron sooner -- wish him success in his business for the President -- Mr. Muse would not apply for money not due him, so President says give him money on proper explanation -- perhaps he hadn't finished last year's collection -- greetings from Fanny extended. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by R. Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "G. A. Washington."

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  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
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  4. Manuscripts Box 21, 1792

Letter, George Augustine Washington to unknown recipient, 1789 Box 14, Folder 1789.04.22

A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks him for forwarding 4 tierces and 3 barrels of seed by the Tree Mason, Capt. Lawrence Lazore--please forward freight bill. Autograph letter signed, docketed "Recd. [April] 24 Ansd May 13th", watermark (incomplete LVG and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as "Geo. A. Washington."

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Letter, George Augustine Washington to William Lyles, 1792 Box 21, Folder 1792.10.01

A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed "Receipt for Genl. Washington £105.0.0 Va Currency 1 Oct. 1792," laminated, incomplete watermark. Bearer is Mr. [Anthony] Whitting, the President's manager, who is to receive the money due from Lyles's bond to President. See under same date, receipt by A. Whitting for $350.

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  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
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  4. Manuscripts Box 21, 1792

Letter, Henry Armistead to George Augustine Washington, 1785 Box 10, Folder 1785.06.30

A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Left word on leaving town that debt to G.A.W. was to be paid, but business interfered--Bundle at Mrs. Maury's--bundle of boots will come by next stage--is he married?--brother and sister going to springs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "H. Armistead."

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Letter, Henry Armistead to George Augustine Washington, 1785 Box 10, Folder 1785.07.22

A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Mr. [Long?] left $55. with Mr. Watson for him--forwards bundle by stage--his brother is at Hobbs Hole [Tappahannock]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark, directed "by care of Josiah Watson Esq. with a Bundle." Name on original manuscript appears as "H. Armistead."

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  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 10, 1785/1786

Letter, Henry Armistead to George Augustine Washington, 1785 Box 10, Folder 1785.10.25

A.L.S. 1 page. Could not procure the silk for Mrs. [Fanny] Washington--hasn't the cash due G.A.W.--first cash he can get he will send--congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docket by G.A.W., marked "care of Mr. Josiah Watson."

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  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 10, 1785/1786

Letter, James Crane to George Augustine Washington, 1785 Box 10, Folder 1785.10.16

A.L.S. 1 page. Sends £25, balance of Mr. Matthew Whiting's rent--unable to pay £35 on his own rent until Nov. [sublet of farm from Whiting]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W." Name on original manuscript appears as "Ja. Crane."

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  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
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  4. Manuscripts Box 10, 1785/1786

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