Collection of papers related to the will of Martha Washington, 1905-1931 (bulk 1914-1915).

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Collection of papers related to the will of Martha Washington, 1905-1931 (bulk 1914-1915).

Consists of letters and clippings from American newspapers related to the return of the will of Martha Washington to the state of Virginia by J.P. Morgan in New York.

ca. 85 items.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7220015

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Washington, Martha, 1731-1802

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Martha Dandridge Custis Washington was the first First Lady of the United States. Washington is not only remembered as the nation’s first lady who set an example for her future first ladies, but also as a wife, mother, and property owner. She is an example of strength during the Revolutionary War, and as the first lady of a new nation. Born at Virginia’s Chestnut Grove Plantation located in New Kent County, Virginia on June 2, 1731, she was the eldest of eight children born to John and France...

Morgan, J. P. (John Pierpont), 1867-1943

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w65m6716 (person)

Epithet: of MS Facsimile Suppl. II British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000754.0x000172 American financier. From the description of Typed letter signed : New York, to Mrs. Ackermann, 1918 May 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270874981 ...