A Guide to the George Mason Letter to John Fitzgerald, 1785 May 18
A Collection in the
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation`s
John D.
Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Manuscript Number MS 2000.46
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
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Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research.
Use Restrictions
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Preferred Citation
George Mason Letter to John Fitzgerald, Manuscript #MS 2000.46, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
Acquisition Information
Source Unknown.
Biographical/Historical Information
George Mason IV (December 11, 1725 - October 7, 1792) was a United States patriot, statesman, and delegate from Virginia to the U.S. Constitutional Convention. He wrote the Virginia Bill of Rights. He is considered to be one of the "Founding Fathers" of the United States.
Scope and Content
Writes concerning goods sent to him aboard the Liberty, Captain Outram. Has been informed by Messrs. Wallace, Johnson and Mune that the duties have been charged to his account. If so, he assumes the goods have already been entered. Does not wish to accidentally enter them twice, as he would be charged twice the duty. Asks Fitzgerald to check into the m atter for him so that he can pass on the answer to Mr. Lee and Col. {William} Deakins.
Arrangement
1 item.
Index Terms
- Deakins, William
- Fitzgerald, John
- Mason, George
- Outram, Capt
- Gunston Hall (Va.)
- Liberty (Ship)
- Wallace, Johnson and Mune (Firm)
- Customs administration - Virginia - History - 18th century
- Merchants - Virginia - History - 18th century