Papers, 1784-1870, bulk 1784-1834, pertaining to the settlement of Washington's estate [manuscript].

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Papers, 1784-1870, bulk 1784-1834, pertaining to the settlement of Washington's estate [manuscript].

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The collection contains correspondence, legal and financial papers of Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis, executors of Washington's estate. Topics include the Dismal Swamp Land Company in which he owned shares, physicians' accounts for treating family members and slaves, U.S. Treasury recompense for a slave taken by the British, a tax dispute over [West] Virginia land, and a suit involving land sold to Archibald McClean in 1799 but not conveyed before Washington's death. Family and political matters are mentioned occasionally.

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University of Virginia. Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7921366

University of Virginia. Library

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