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Autograph letter signed, with list of names on verso (possibly of enslaved persons).

A.L.S. 2 pages. "... your worthy Unkles politeness and attention to your Education fills our breasts with the warmest sentiments of Gratitude, you were happy indeed to meet with him, as it has not only been the means of lessing your immediate expences to me ... but as it also produced to you the advantage of good advise from so able a Friend, and an introduction that will command you the attention of the best Company ..."--don't spend time executing commissions for Virginia friends--goes to Berkeley--send account of his expenses every 2 months. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears as [1782] [April 1]. Name on original manuscript appears as "John Aug. Washington". (This letter is on the same paper with letter from Hannah Bushrod Washington to Bushrod Washington, dated the same).

A.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses disruption of business because of inclement weather; sale of Bushrod's hogsheads; disposition of his books.

A.L.S. 2 pages. The heirs of Thornton Washington, son of Samuel, give their written assent to Bushrod to "Dismiss suit against Col. Lee" if the land in question can be sold at good price -- they wish to settle affairs of the Thornton Washington estate. Autograph letter signed, in hand of ? , docketed by B.W. "T. and Sam Washington Rock Hall."

A.L.S. 1 page. Rich Woods. Having received Bushrod's letter of April 2, 1802 re-settlement of his father's estate (John Augustine Washington), Lawrence Augustine feels "...a perfect willingness to enter into a settlement of our business, with any Gentleman you may choose to designate for that purpose. And I can assure you, that every light I possess shall be thrown on the subject."

2 pages. Consents to a proposal for the Dismal Swamp property purchase by Gen. Lee from G. Washington's estate. He believes the proposal will satisfy the interests of the legatees.

A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lewis gives an account for $304.30 paid by him to Howell Lewis and chargeable to all of legatees of Gen. Washington's estate -- he is unable to collect from various people whose addresses he does not know, or for other reasons -- Gabriel Lewis has just returned and the Kanawha lands are divided -- asks Bushrod to send him a receipt for $100. paid Bushrod's mother [Hannah Bushrod Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod Washington, and in Lewis's hand "Dr. James Patton in Acct. with the Estate of Genl. Washington," and in another hand "Executor of Mrs. Washington's Estate," laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as "Law. Lewis."

A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes regarding Gen. Lee's account with the estate of George Washington -- he is unable to locate Lees bond -- also mentions statement of Mr. Bassett's account with estate -- in a postscript he says that he found Lees bond amongst the Suffolk papers. Autograph letter signed, with postscript on integral cover, mounted, red seal, (good, with heraldic device). Name on original manuscript appears as "Law. Lewis."

A.L.S. 1 page. Regrets she cannot raise the money to pay a debt to the estate---has tried to raise money on her property in Kentucky---hopes to see Judge W-n in Jefferson this summer or fall when she hopes to pay part or all. [Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison, first married George Steptoe W-n---after his death she married a Mr. Todd of Ky.---they were married in the White House during Madison's presidency] Information received from Mrs. Todd, V-R FOR West Va.

A.L.S. 1 page. Lucy Todd apologizes to Bushrod for leaving without conversing with him about settling her debt to him. Her situation was complicated by a suit brought by Charles Todd against her which required $2000 for satisfaction. She asks Bushrod to accept 40 shares of bank stock to liquidate as much of the debt as possible.