Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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[Name and date of item], Lawrence Lewis family papers, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia.
Lawrence Lewis: Nephew of George Washington, born on April 4, 1767, in Fredericksburg, VA to Fielding Lewis and Betty Washington Lewis, the sister of George Washington. He volunteered for service in 1794 to help suppress the Whiskey Rebellion and served as aide-de-camp to General Daniel Morgan, achieving the rank of major. In 1797 he became personal secretary to Washington and married Eleanor Parke Custis, a granddaughter of Martha Washington, on February 22, 1799. They lived at Mount Vernon for the first several years of their marriage and had eight children, three of whom survived to adulthood: Frances Parke Lewis (1799-1875); Lorenzo Lewis (13 November 1803 – 27 July 1847); and Martha Eleanor Angela Lewis (1813-1878). He was the primary executor of Washington's will and was given 2,000 acres of land by him on which he built Woodlawn. They moved to Audley Plantation in 1830 on land he had purchased from Washington's holdings. He died on November 20, 1839 and is buried in the vault at Mount Vernon. Betty (Lewis) Carter: Niece of Lawrence Lewis, daughter of Fielding Lewis and Elizabeth Washington. Born 23 February 1765 in Fredericksburg, VA. Died 9 August 1830 at Audley Plantation in Berryville, VA. Robert Lewis: Son of Fielding Lewis and Elizabeth Washington. Born 25 June 1769 in Fredericksburg, VA. Died 16 January 1829 in Fredericksburg, VA. He was secretary to George Washington during his presidency.
This collection (269 letters) includes correspondence regarding family matters, farm business, legal questions about various wills, including that of George Washington, buying and selling of slaves and land, letters from friends, travels, and business interests. Also included are financial papers, including accounts and bills for various services, many dealing with daily life, building materials, education expenses, books, taxes paid/owed, and financial transactions.
The collection is divided into two series: Correspondence and Financial Papers. The correspondence relates to financial and legal matters, business transactions, dealings regarding the family and the farm. The financial papers include accounts and bills for various services, as well as legal documents.
The correspondence relates to financial and legal matters, business transactions, dealings regarding the family and the farm.
Personal and farm concerns.
Leesburg to near Alexandria. Financial matters concerned with the settlement of Charles Ball's mother's estate.
Leesburg. Received of Lewis $1877.67 on account of legacy due heirs of Frances Peyton from estate of George Washington.
Leesburg to Woodlawn. Answer to a request to pay his bill.
Fairfax County Court House to Alexandria. Concerns settlement of estate of George Washington.
Considerations concerning a patent application that Bapett has gone to Washington, DC about.
Iberville, La. to Alexandria. Concerns the transferal of enslaved workers.
New Orleans to Alexandria. Concerns financial matters.
New Orleans to Alexandria. Concerns enslaved workers and financial matters.
Iberville, La. to Alexandria. Concerns financial matters.
Washington to Woodlawn. Accompanying note to answer written by John Calvert declining administration of estate of the late William Custis.
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Concerns a bill for goods to arrive on a brig from New Orleans.
Shepherdstown to Woodlawn. Information concerning the estate of Major William Hickman.
Shepherdstown to Audley. Concerns a dispute with a Mr. Corkin over some hogs.
Washington to Battletown, Va. Answer to a claim on a slave, Michael.
Spring Hill Farm. Concerns the sale of land that had been part of George Washington's estate.
Dumfries to near Alexandria. Transaction of certificate from Mr. Adams.
Newtown to Alexandria. Concerns the construction of a threshing machine.
Audley to Woodlawn. Relates the details of managing the Audley estate while Lorenzo Lewis is away.
Richmond to Fairfax. Concerns the details of the auction of the slaves of George Washington and the charges thereof.
Charlestown to Woodlawn. Answer to financial concerns.
Point Pleasant to Alexandria. Answer relating to financial obligation of Bryan to Lewis.
Soldiers Retreat. A companion from military days wants him to speak to General George Washington about an appointment.
Beg of loan to help Fielding in his journey to and expenses at West Point.
Deerwood to Woodlawn. Concerns family news and gossip.
To Woodlawn. Main subjects are Lafayette's visit to Fredericksburg, Va., Tomb of Washington, and meeting with Thomas Jefferson.
Deerwood to Battletown, Va. Hopes he will visit soon. Cannot decide whether to stay with Eleanor or come to Audley
Culpeper to Mount Vernon. Request for $100 owed. Had written to Washington concerning commission for Champ. Asks for recommendation.
To Mount Vernon. Answers that articles were received. Statement on virtues of temperance.
Culpeper to Woodlawn. Asking for money to buy more enslaved workers. Payment of amount owed by Judge [Bushrod] Washington.
Culpeper to Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters.
Document signed in circuit court appointing Lawrence Lewis the attorney for Wilson-Miles Cary.
To Woodlawn. Answer to a letter from Lawrence Lewis in which he disputed the price of black cloth. Anthony-Charles Cazenove replies price remains same.
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Requests that Lewis settle his dry goods account with Gray the Tailor. Shipment of wool soon to arrive.
To Woodlawn. Notice regarding the weight of wool to be shipped to Lewis.
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Receipt of 33.56 sent by Lewis and answer to question concerning W. Throckmorton[?].
Mount Airy. Answer to letter requesting a smith.
New Kent. Answer to request for a copy of the will of Bartholomew Dandridge.
To Woodlawn. Requests 2 empty barrels. Warns that if Lawrence Lewis has any more counterfeit $2 notes, he had better get clear of them.
To Woodlawn. Concerns a counterfeit $2 note Lewis sent to Coakley.
Richmond to Battletown. Concerns the purchase of two threshing machines.
Martinsburg to Alexandria. Legal matters concerning an appeal of a man who then died.
Tudor Place to Woodlawn. Asking for money she had given him so she can go on a journey to recover her health.
Bloomsburg to Woodlawn. Concerns search for records of George Washington's estates.
Bel Mont to Woodlawn. Cannot accompany Lawrence Lewis on excursion they had planned because his rye harvest is near at hand.
Alexandria to Audley. Been busy with farm matters; now in Alexandria to attend to illness of Robert Dabs; talks about crops and cholera.
Concerns ordering fish and salt for himself and Mr. Jos. Parsons.
Balance of payment due to Paul from Daingerfield for a horse.
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Happy New Year and please pay your bill.
Plaguemim, LA to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters.
Iberville, LA, to Battletown. Concerns financial matters.
Plaguemim, LA to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters.
New Orleans to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters.
New Orleans to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters.
Survey of 1,000 acres of land purchased by Howell Lewis by Lawrence Lewis [sic].
Hayfield to Fredericksburg. Concerns farm matters and the firing of a tenant farmer.
Note that accompanied a shipment of mutton.
To Woodlawn. Concerns personal philosophy.
To near Alexandria. Concerns sale of land of the estate of General George Washington.
To Mount Vernon. Receipt of rent due from the late George Washington and a note accompanying.
Alexandria to Mount Vernon. Concerns shingles, salt, and nails. Note concerns hogsheds in need of repair.
Lexington to Mount Vernon. First letter concerned with payment of back taxes on estate of George Washington.
Lexington to Woodlawn. Answer to letter concerned with payment of back taxes on the estate of George Washington.
Providence, VA to Fairfax County. Explanation of why Mr. George Gummell cannot pay his debt at the present time.
Cooper Institute to Maysville. Explains purpose of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in preserving Washington's tomb and home.
To Mount Veronon. Requests payment of a bill.
To Woodlawn. Legal document. Notification of bond.
Richmond to Woodlawn. Advises when to pay taxes in Nansimond County.
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Order upon the estate of General George Washington for a payment. Alexandria to Woodlawn.
Shepherdstown to Woodlawn. Information on progress of Hickman's investigation of the "Shann[on] hill business."
Shepherdstown to Woodlawn. Answer and final statement of the business of the Shannon Hill estate.
Washington to Mount Vernon. Note than accompanied an account.
Alexandria. Letter of account.
Frederick to Mount Vernon. Answer concerning farm matters.
Frederick to Mount Vernon. Answer concerning farm matters.
To Woodlawn. Answer concerning crops, frost last spring, and summer drought.
Frederick to Woodlawn. Concerns illnesses, neighborhood news, and farm matters.
Frederick to Woodlawn. Concerns farm matters and "friendly advice."
To Woodlawn. Concerns repairs to the barn and other farm matters.
To Woodlawn. States that enslaved workers were sick. One of the tenants is leaving. Other farm matters.
Frederick to Woodlawn. Answer that corn prices have fallen and other farm concerns.
Frederick to Woodlawn. Farm concerns.
Frederick to Mount Vernon. Contract for wheat has been. Explains the "Negro situation" with winter coming on.
To Woodlawn. Draft of wheat contract and other farm matters.
Loudon to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters. Also finished building his house and invites Lawrence Lewis and his wife [Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis] to visit.
Wilson County to Woodlawn. Charles' health is worsened, and farm is deteriorating; needs funds to sustain himself and family.
Wilson County to Battletown. Charles is very sick and wants his uncle to sell his share in the locks and forward the money to him.
Oak Spring to Woodlawn. Requests Lawrence set reward for hired hand who left the farm after a dispute with the overseer.
Society Hill to Woodlawn. Has had money to pay his uncle back, but enslaved workers have been so cheap he decided to invest money there.
Deerhunt to Alexandria. Requests part of legacy due from George Washington's estate.
Point Pleasant to near Alexandria. Engaged in settling estate of her husband; hopes Lawrence will send her receipts to his brother's credit.
Culpeper County to Woodlawn. Concerns estate affairs; land purchase of George Washington's Kentucky lands.
To Lawrence Lewis as executor of estate of George Washington, transfer of 7 shares in Georgetown Bank to David Henderson.
Philadelphia to Woodlawn. Glad to be free of debts; wishes could pay father's debts. Hopes to be admitted to the bar and get married.
Woodlawn to Audley. Crops and life at Woodlawn.
Audley to Woodlawn. Farm matters and town gossip.
Audley to Woodlawn. Death of Judge Bushrod Washington and his wife. Farm matters.
Audley to Woodlawn. Aunt [Betty] Carter's critical illness and desire for Lawrence to come to Audley.
Philadelphia to Alexandria. Concerns Lorenzo's expenses in Philadelphia. He requests $50 by next post.
Audley to Alexandria. Business matters--wine purchase, bought an enslaved worker and 2 colts, began to harvest wheat.
Audley to Alexandria. Esther is ill. Wheat is sown. Lamp broke in shipping.
Audley to Woodlawn. Farm business--winter severe, wheat is well, social gossip.
Audley to Woodlawn. Farm matters and family news.
Audley to Woodlawn. Lawrence's law business, harvest soon, Lorenzo's son.
Audley to Woodlawn. Harvest finished. Farm hands need to be paid. Cholera at Harper's Ferry.
Audley to Woodlawn. Urgent letter asking Lawrence to take Nelly to Louisiana to protect her from consumption.
Audley to Woodlawn. Sorry that Lawrence cannot take Nelly; financial, farm, and family matters.
Audley to Iberville Parish. Criticizes post office. Collection of "natural subjects." Poor flour prices. Local gossip.
Audley to Woodlawn. Welcomes return of Lawrence and wife. Legal matters.
Philadelphia to Woodlawn. Dispute among enslaved workers at Audley. Family matters.
Audley to Woodlawn. Lorenzo and family are home. Tenant sick. Boys are cutting teeth.
Audley to Iberville Parish. Arrival at Butler's. Compliments to his sister. Weather. Farm matters. Family gossip.
Audley to Woodlawn. Christmas greeting. Shooting game on farm. Weather.
Pine Grove to Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters in Bank of Alexandria and estate of Martha Washington. Land dealings in Virginia and Maryland.
Pine Grove to Woodlawn. Payment for purchase of land at Berkley: "Evan's Marsh."
Pine Grove to Woodlawn. Refers to land deal at Berkeley and deed to such. Expresses shock at news of death of their brother Fielding Lewis.
To Woodlawn. Problems have arisen in court over land deal.
Pine Grove to Woodlawn. Asks for copy of a document in Lawrence's possession.
Pine Grove to Mount Vernon. Deals with tract of land.
Pine Grove to Woodlawn. Requests letter of General George Washington's mentioning a certain land transaction. Also mentions family situation at Spotswood.
To Woodlawn. Answer to matters concerning land transaction and response to advice respecting arrangement with General Spotswood.
Fredericksburg to Woodlawn. Discusses trip to New York and things he saw in Philadelphia.
Fredericksburg to Woodlawn. Concerns matters of George Washington's estate, farming business, family travels, and explanantion behind a medal.
Fredericksburg to Woodlawn. Severity of winter is keeping him from visiting. Mentions suit against him. Economic state of country is hurting farmers. Family matters.
Mayor's office to Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters.
Fredericksburg to Woodlawn. Concerns various family matters.
To Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters and an debt he owes to Lawrence.
Lexington to Woodlawn. Concerns Lawrence's land in Rough Creek that W. W. is attempting to sell.
Lexington to Woodlawn. Answer concerning a question for W. W.'s father, Robert [?].
Montmirel, Christian County, KY to Battletown. Concerns W. W.'s farm management problems and his desire to sell the farm.
Montmirel, Christian County, KY to Frederick County. Concerns isolation of frontier farm life and recent events in Baltimore: armed riots and mob government.
Russellville, KY to Woodlawn. [William] Howell has left to rejoin Navy. Relays findings of man interested in Rough Creek lands for mining iron ore.
Bagatelle, Logan County, KY to Woodlawn. Relays that Mr. Paul Skidmire is also interested in Rough Creek land for its ore. Forwards receipt for tax money.
Bagatelle, Logan County, KY to Woodlawn. Concerns new tax laws and sale of Rough Creek lands, and the French Revolution.
near Morganfield, Union County, KY to Woodlawn. Concerns a lawsuit and family matters.
Marshall Hall to Mount Vernon. Concerns terms of business in breeding of horses.
To Woodlawn. Letter accompanies cotton gin. Mason will drop by to instruct its use. Tells of pins that were broken.
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters. Letter serves as receipt for money owed to be transacted through Mason's brother.
Baltimore to Berryville. Letter from artist Alfred Jacob Miller to Lawrence Lewis expressing his thanks to the Lewis family for a previous visit. Disappointed he is unable to travel to Europe as planned due the outbreak of cholera - hopes to return next spring. He references a current project stating, 'I have determined not to touch my large picture until I have returned [from Europe], when I hope I shall be able to produce a painting with credit to myself & to those who have countenanced me in the undertaking.' Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel, postmarked Sep. 18.
Frederick to Mount Vernon. Concerns William Kercheval's desire to be an overseer, and other farm matters.
From Frederick. Concerns farm matters, including debts.
From Frederick. Milton is an agent of Lewis and sends news of farm matters.
Concerns sale of wheat to Thomas W. Barton and Richard P. Barton.
Waterford to Alexandria. Difficulties with frozen mill run. Concerns Lawrence Lewis' wool. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.
Waterford to near Mount Vernon. Concerns Lawrence Lewis' wool. Asks Lewis to write and mention the quantity and type of wool he wishes to sell..'say full Merino 3/4 do. half Blood & Country Wool." Moore assures Lewis, 'I have no doubt that we shall [be] able to furnish any quantity of cloth suitable for Negro Cloathing for men & women or superfine Broadcloth if wanted.' Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.
Waterford to near Mount Vernon. Has material ready but not transportation. "Military Draught" has disrupted regular business orders. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.
Waterford Manufactory. Confirms original agreement of amount of wool provided and where account stands. Discusses how the sheep were sheared to Lewis' specifications. Moore is prepared to pay the balance of the account to Lewis' order at any time but would prefer to send 'Linsey' in lieu of cash. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.
Waterford to Woodlawn. Concerns problems with mail and economic conditions caused by the end of the war. Acknowledges that Lewis is a good customer and Moore will do his best to fulfill all requests made to him. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.
Waterford to Woodlawn. Concerns Lewis' wool which was received by Moore. The wool has been placed in a separate room without even being weighed. Moore desired Lewis to visit in person to see to state of the product which is all mixed up (black and white) and in a 'very dirty state indeed, we think too much so to be counted merchantable...' Autograph letter signed, 1 page.
Waterford to Woodlawn. Concerns an order he cannot fill properly and sends alternative - less quantity, better quality. Low water (for mill run) has slowed manufacturing. Price for wool sent sold at lower price than last years pricing. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.
Waterford to Woodlawn. Concerns an order for 'linsey' that might have crossed delivery in the mail. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, some loss on upper and lower right margins.
manufacture for the season. The superfine blue cloth is finished as is the cloth made of the inferior parts of the wool. Will be sending the products to the care of Mahlon Scholfield. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.
Waterford to Woodlawn. Refers to note enclosed (not present) with statement of accounts with Lewis explaining fluctuation of prices. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.
From Alexandria. Statement giving credit of certain amount to his account. Mentions rent due to St. Paul's Church.
Albemarle to near Alexandria. Answer concerning meeting of Lewis (or angent) and Page for purpose of assessing lands.
Suffolk to Alexandria. Concerns meeting to assess lands which Lewis could not attend. Recommendations as to course to pursue.
Westmoreland County to Mount Vernon. Concerns sale of corn to Lewis.
Camp near Harper's Ferry to Mount Vernon. Concerns lands near Frederick and estate of George Washington.
Soldier's Retreat to Woodlawn. Information concerning her husband's financial matters.
Baltimore to Woodlawn. Letter that accompanies a $25 lottery prize.
Baltimore to Woodlawn. Answer and request for amount due for wine.
Kanuwha City. Parks just returned from Pt. Pleasant having enagaged borer to bore into rocks for vein of salt water.
Red House Shoals, Buffalo, VA to Woodlawn. Concerning taxes on land owned by Lewis.
Red House Shoals to Woodlawn. Answer to money sent too late to pay taxes. Borings are salty but still have hit no vein of water.
Charleston to Woodlawn. Concerns salt well experiments which had considered closing but have now decided to continue one more summer.
Richmond to near Alexandria. Receipt of money but auditors have been too engaged for Pollard to be able to settle taxes.
Richmond to near Alexandria. Note accompanying receipt from auditor for tax money. Also mentions discrepancy with acreage of land.
Richmond to Woodlawn. Concerns receipt of money for taxes in Mason County. Mentions family who have passed through Richmond.
Richmond to near Alexandria. Business matters concerning Loyal Company, which would like to liquidate.
To Woodlawn. Concerns account due to Ross through Ross's overseer Robert Patton.
Quantico Factory to Woodlawn. Concerns order for cloth and asks Lewis to settle his account.
Washington to Audley. Answer concerning closing of an estate before the Supreme Court.
From Berryville. Concerns repayment of debt.
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Note accompanying petition to General Assembly in relation to stock of Potomac Company.
Alexandria to Berryville. Concerns financial matters.
Farmington to Alexandria. Concerns search for teacher, and mentions differences in vegetation between New England and Virginia.
Meadow Farm to Woodlawn. Concerns payment of debt Throckmorton owes Lewis.
Winchester to Woodlawn. Relates decision of Judge White in wheat case to Lewis.
Winchester to Woodlawn. Concerns developments in wheat case pending in court.
Winchester to near Alexandria. Further developments in wheat case, and concerning money due.
From Wheatland. Concerns value of farm called Rock-Hall on rent for one year.
Belvoir to Mount Vernon. Answer concerning land deal.
Wellesley to Audley. Business transaction in Jefferson County.
From Mount Vernon. Execution of George Washington's estate and Lawrence Lewis' debt to Bushrod Washington.
Epen, Harewood to Mount Vernon. Legal matters concerning closing of an estate.
Battletown to Woodlawn. Financial matter: he has money to pay interest on money owed to Lewis. Wants him to endorse Lorenzo Lewis to receive it.
To Mount Vernon. Answer concerned with legal matters in Court of Chancery suit against W. L. Lee.
About Potomac Canal shares left by General George Washington.
Requesting money to purchase Mount Vernon.
Financial papers, including accounts and bills for various services, many dealing with daily life, building materials, education expenses, books, taxes paid/owed, and financial transactions.
Personal and farm concerns.
Bill for smith's work.
Bill for smith's work.
Winchester. Bill for carriage repairs.
Alexandria. Bartleman writes to state that he received Lewis' note.
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Enclosing William Niplet's account.
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Encloses bill for two counterpanes and information on sheeting.
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Account for brandy.
Receipt for money Lewis paid Roger Farrell for corn for the free "Negroes."
Bill for house repairs.
From Antoine Charles Cazenove of A. C. Cazenove and Company. Receipt for flour.
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Bill for dry goods account--5 page inventory and 1 page letter for the years 1824-1825.
Account of transactions in connection with the estate of John Edmondson.
List of accounts between two men for miscellaneous goods.
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Concerning the price of planks.
Island Mills. Bill paid for Lorenzo Lewis for wheat.
Account for various goods and services.
Fragment of receipt concerning estate of General George Washington.
Alexandria. Balance of accounts for James Anderson, Lawrence Lewis, George Washington Parke Custis, and Martha Washington.
Received payment in full.
Alexandria. Account of books purchased from Gilpin.
Alexandria. Account of books purchased.
Receipt for 126 gallons and 1 quart of whiskey.
Alexandria. Various goods and services rendered.
Alexandria. Concerns various building materials, sugar, and bacon.
Alexandria. Receipt for fine salts.
Alexandria. Receipt for molasses and linseed oil.
Alexandria to Mount Vernon. For candles, fine salts, and flour.
Tailor's fees totaling $120.75.
Long account of expenses necessary in the education of Miss Frances [Parke] Lewis.
"E. O. Smith's receipt for the land tax where Thinsey Dyer lives in the year 1829..."
To Woodlawn. Bill of work and materials in construction needed for the house as estimated by Hesser.
Washington. Account of building materials.
Alexandria. Account for wheat and other goods, totaling $609.83.
Account of farm goods and services.
Alexandria. Concerning books and stationary goods.
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Concerning books and stationary goods.
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Concerning books and stationary goods.
Statement of money owed.
To Woodlawn. Flour account.
Receipt for 6 months rent for Lewis' distillery: $300.
Loan to James Anderson and receipt of payment at the bottom.
Requesting Anderson to settle Lewis' debt with Martain Stone.
Receipt for $30 which Anderson promises to return to Lawrence Lewis.
Receipt for meals for enslaved workers.
Request for [John] Anderson to pay money owed by Lawrence Lewis.
Contract for work to build Woodlawn.
Bond paid in full.
Receipt from Bank of Potomac for $142.89.
Bill of sale for female slave.
Woodlawn. Receipt for money for taxes.
Building supplies account.
Doctor's bill.
Baltimore to Woodlawn. Concerns an indentured servant that Lawrence Lewis requested to work as a gardener. Account accompanies letter.
Baltimore to Woodlawn. Concerns order of wine that arrived in Baltimore. Account details prices for shipping, customs, etc.
Alexandria. Receipt.
Alexandria. Account for hardware and building supplies.
Receipt for 4 McCormacks Ploughs at $14.00.
Account for produce.
Account for tools and blacksmith services.
Receipt for $15 paid by Lewis.
Received $50 on account.
Received payment of one quarter tuition on harp.
Received payment for 1 barrel of pork.
Alexandria. Received payment for 2 vials.
Account for medicines, spices, soaps, oils and powders.
Account for sundries and "1 Sett Teeth Extractors."
Account for spices, oils, powders, and medicines.
Alexandria. Dry goods account.
Alexandria. Account for leather goods with accompanying note urgently asking for payment.
Winchester to Audley. Financial matters with statement of the Taylor account.
Account for various goods and services.
Washington. I.O.U. for money borrowed by Washington from Johnson.
Concerns shares in Bank of Columbia.
Received of Lewis money for purchase of shares in Bank of Columbia.
Various financial transactions.
Account for dry goods.
Alexandria. Account for dry goods: gingham, cambric, ribbons, buttons.
Account of money owed.
Receipt for corn.