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A.L.S. 1 page. Barbados. Received his and Nancy's [Blackburn Washington's] letters--had dispaired of hearing from friends in Va.--encloses letter to Nancy from her mother [Christian Blackburn]--have taken passage to S. Carolina--expects "our Friend Colo. [Wm.] Washington will take us by the Hand if we get to Charles Town." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (C. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as "T. Blackburn."

A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. News of death of Judy Blackburn [wife of Richard S.]--she was delivered ten days ago of twins--one is dead--break news to Nancy [Ann Washington] and Sally [Sarah Craufurd] as gently as possible--he has disguised [his hand writing] on direction as well as he could. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand "Dumf. 22th Oct." Name on original manuscript appears as "T. Blackburn."

A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Inquires what money is necessary for Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.'s] expenses--Tommy wrote Nancy [Ann Washington] had loaned him money--encloses 2 notes on Alexa. bank--inform him if he receives money--Kitty [Blackburn] just returned from Maryland. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked "postpaid" in Blackburn's hand, postmarked "[ ] Jan. [ ]," watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "T. Blackburn."

A.L.S. 1 page. Rock Hill. Washington writes that Mr. [Chas.] Carter objects to paying interest on his bond -- Carter claims he was ready to pay money any time -- Washington believes Carter forfeited, by the condition of sale [of Washington's property], any indulgence of 12 months credit. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as "Wm. A. Washington."

A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, Rock Hill. Introduces Bushrod Washingtons own nephew, George Corbin Washington, who just arrived after tedious passage of 20 days, and is "so much grown that I suppose you would scarcely know him" -- Bushrod, Jr. and new wife Henrietta Spotswood are very happy -- Bushrod, Jr. wishes to trade his Kanawha land for land near Centerville -- what is Bushrod's opinion of this land? -- desires Bushrod to help him find purchaser for his lands, Blenheim and Haywood -- wishes to sell, pay debts and divide rest among children -- "there seems to be little hope of getting out of debt by cropping" -- he presses suit against Mr. [Wm.] Robinson for £560 -- Robinson has no claim to money from land sold to George Washington and others after death of his daughter [Ann A. Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, docketed "Wm. A. Washington about Mr. Robinson's claim," laminated, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as "Wm. A. Washington."

A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Bishop William White. Concerns a candidate for the ministry, Mr. Milnor, who White believes will be "useful to our Church, and to the Causes of Religion in general ..." White is editing a defense of Church doctrine and will send Washington a copy. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.

A.D. 2 pages. Autograph document in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated. Probably a list of papers dealing with the settlement of the estate, numbered, and in many cases contain page numbers, memorianda or resolutions dealing with estate settlement.

Manuscript list in the hand of Jared Sparks of all the papers of George Washington taken by Sparks from Mount Vernon. A note on the verso signed by Bushrod states that the papers were shipped on 13 June 1827 aboard the schooner Alexandria.

Autograph note signed and initialed by Bushrod Washington, regarding a mortgage payment and deed certification.