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Letter cover, to Elizabeth Powel, 1797 Box 2, Folder 1797.05.04

Autograph document, docketed by Mrs. Powel, "Received Thursday May ye 4th 1797, Answered May y 9th 1797," directed "Favred. by Mr. Craik", excellent black seal with George Washington's coat of arms, pencil notation in another hand: "Duval - he is not a compleat Cook - but understands making a Bouille Soups - Compots or preserves - a compleat Steward & Waiter -understands arranging his Table cleaning plate &ca. -- is honest sober & obliging - cleanly in his Person - careful of everything under his Direction".

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Letter, from Bushrod Washington, 1799 Box 4, Folder 1799.12.27

Instructions and recommendations to Martha Washington and executors of Washington's estate regarding procedures and steps in settling estate, including probating of will, inventory of estate, appraisal, disposing of property, paying debts, bequests, rents, etc.

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Letter, from Bushrod Washington, 1800 Box 5, Folder 1800.01.26

Advises Martha Washington as to her rights under Washington's will--interprets for her what things are hers absolutely and which are only for use during her lifetime--residue of estate not specifically given to her or others is subject to "superior claim" of executors--relative rights of herself and the executors--rents and bank stocks--some points difficult to decide, must consult General Marshall upon them--these opinions are stated as a friend, without recourse to books, etc.

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Letter, from David Humphreys, 1800 Box 5, Folder 1800.05.07

Has written poem on death of her husband, dedicated to her--was read before persons from different nations at American Legation in [Madrid]--22nd Feby. set aside by nation as sacred to memory of George Washington--Washington and anniversary of independence--miracle that Washington's birth just at proper time for him to have taken lead in Revolution--also, died at proper time for his memory to be honored most--the whole world honors his memory--encloses translation of Fontanes Eulogium, pronounced at command of French government--knows Washington was always prepared to die--quotes his words on subject when very ill in N.Y.--the poem alluded to [early in letter] is to be published in America.

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