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Start Over Collection Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933 Date range 1812

Letter, Benjamin Rush to Bushrod Washington, 1812 Box 43, Folder 1812.05.02

A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Advises Bushrod Washington on his wife's treatment "to complete the conquest which Mrs. Washington has happily made in part over her attachment to laudanum" -- Rush directs a gradual lessening of the dose to nothing -- suggests various infusions, including ginger tea, bitters, spirits of hartshorne, and strong porter or wine -- asks Bushrod to pass on his words that "the habitual use of opium is often attended with the most serious and distressing consequences [including] idiotism and madness" -- he hopes her resolution to be cured is equal to her judgment on the subject of the letter. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W. "Doct. Rush Advice for Mrs. Washington", laminated.

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Letter, Bushrod Washington to Robert Harper, 1812 Box 43, Folder 1812.03.19

A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Reports his success with pisé [or rammed earth] buildings -- has built ice house and 2 porter's houses -- Bushrod is "perfectly satisfied with the cheapness, the strength and durability of these buildings" -- considers building a 2 story house for nephew in this fashion on the west of the Blue Ridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed "Mar. 19th 1812 recd. 24th," postmarked "Alexa. Mar. 23." Name on original manuscript appears as "Bush. Washington."

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Letter, George Washington Parke Custis to George Deneale, 1812 Box 43, Folder 1812.04.04

A.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as "George W. P. Custis." Mentions a note having been endorsed by Colo. Deneale--unable to collect the money and requests further indulgence--is paying a certain amount and will endorse a note for $500.

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Letter, John Harper to Eliza Jane Harper, 1812 Box 43, Folder 1812.11.29

A.L. 2 pages. Washington. Harper's name does not appear on original manuscript, but in this letter to his daughter he describes his recent visit to Mount Vernon -- says he was well-received but that the place is quite run down except for the mansion itself -- the garden and hothouses (with their lemon trees) did earn his praise.

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List of fees, Lawrence Lewis, 1808/1812 Box 41, Folder 1808.00.00

List of fees against Lawrence Lewis, Fairfax County. D.S. 1 page. Fees owed by Lewis to the Fairfax County court through his business as executor of George Washington's estate. Signed by William Moss, clerk of the court.

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Summary of a suit against the estate of George Washington, 1811/1823 Box 43, Folder 1811.00.00

D. 1 page. A summary of the Cresap suit against the estate of GW, regarding the title to Round Bottom, (Ohio River) sold by GW in 1798 to Archibald McClean of Alexandria. The summary appears to be in the handwriting of B. W-n. The litigation lasted over 15 years and the substance of the suit remained the same. Therefore the absence of a specific on the document makes it difficult to place.

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  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
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William Augustine Washington Account Book, 1806/1820 Box 95, Shelf Bound Manuscripts/Ledgers

General Business Accounts. Beginning at end of the book are 14 pages devoted to an account with the Schooner William Henry. The entries are in the hand of Robert Beverley, later, the executor of Wm. A. Washington's estate.

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