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12 January 1785
Washington, George (1732-1799)
[Mount Vernon account page].
Account page from Mount Vernon listing monies paid to George Washington by Lewis Lamart, one of his rent collectors.
GLC08228
05 August 1786
[Receipt for slave-catching services].
Receipt made out to James Rumsey for payment received by Daniel Neale for pursuit of "Runaway Servants" (most likely slaves). Endorsed by George Washington and George Rumsey on verso.
GLC08254
5 August 1786
[List of men that worked for Potomac Company]
Listing men that worked for Potomac Company at Shenandoah Falls under Jacob Hackney, overseer, from 9 September 1785 to the 24th inclusive. Lists names, occupations, wages, etc.
GLC08385
27 March 178[4]
to Nathanael Greene re: supporting the Society of Cincinnati
The Society is designed to counter the "Temper of the New England States," and prepare it for the "decision of the weighty matters which may be brought on." (Small losses affecting text at center right fold.)
GLC07278
March 1789
to John Fairfax
Before leaving Mount Vernon to serve his first term as President of the United States, Washington instructs Fairfax regarding management of the estate. States that all matters should ultimately be directed by his nephew, Major George Augustine...
GLC07487
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