Lawrence Lewis Papers, 1785-1858 RM.469

Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Telephone: 703-799-3600
URL: http://archives.mountvernon.org

Created August 2015 by Candace G. Cowan, Special Collections Volunteer; reviewed October 7, 2015 by Michele Lee, Special Collections Librarian; reviewed September 2018 by Angelica Yost, Assistant for Library Operations

Repository

Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

Identification

RM.469

Title

Lawrence Lewis family papers 1785-1858

Quantity

3.25 Linear Feet, 13 boxes

Creator

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839

Language

English .

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.

Preferred Citation

[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.

Biographical / Historical

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.

Content Description

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.

Arrangement

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.

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

Anderson, John
Foote, William Hayward, 1781-1846
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852
Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839
Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-1847
Lewis, Robert, 1769-1829
Miller, Alfred Jacob, 1810-1874
Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829

Container List

Correspondence

English.

Scope and Contents

The correspondence relates to financial and legal matters, business transactions, dealings regarding the family and the farm.

Text box: 1 folder: 1 MS-3626: NT74.103.23
John Anderson to Lawrence Lewis
1801 JuneEnglish.
Scope and Contents
Personal and farm concerns.
Text box: 1 folder: 2 MS-3631: NT74.103.28
Charles B. Ball to Lawrence Lewis
1820 February 17English.
Scope and Contents
Leesburg to near Alexandria. Financial matters concerned with the settlement of Charles Ball's mother's estate.
Text box: 1 folder: 3 MS-3633: NT74.103.30
Fayette Ball to Lawrence Lewis
1820 March 22English.
Scope and Contents
Leesburg. Received of Lewis $1877.67 on account of legacy due heirs of Frances Peyton from estate of George Washington.
Text box: 1 folder: 4 MS-3632: NT74.103.29
Fayette Ball to Lawrence Lewis
1822 December 15English.
Scope and Contents
Leesburg to Woodlawn. Answer to a request to pay his bill.
Text box: 1 folder: 5 MS-3630: NT74.103.27
Spencer M. Ball to Joseph Eaches
1845 March 14English.
Scope and Contents
Fairfax County Court House to Alexandria. Concerns settlement of estate of George Washington.
Text box: 1 folder: 6 MS-3637
Bromwell Bapett to Lawrence Lewis
1806 March 8English.
Scope and Contents
Considerations concerning a patent application that Bapett has gone to Washington, DC about.
Text box: 1 folder: 7 MS-3639
Robert Bell to Lawrence Lewis
1829 August 4English.
Scope and Contents
Iberville, La. to Alexandria. Concerns the transferal of enslaved workers.
Text box: 1 folder: 8 MS-3640
Robert Bell to Lawrence Lewis
1830 February 23English.
Scope and Contents
New Orleans to Alexandria. Concerns financial matters.
Text box: 1 folder: 9 MS-3641
Robert Bell to Lawrence Lewis
1831 April 15English.
Scope and Contents
New Orleans to Alexandria. Concerns enslaved workers and financial matters.
Text box: 1 folder: 10 MS-3642
Robert Bell to Lawrence Lewis
1831 June 25English.
Scope and Contents
Iberville, La. to Alexandria. Concerns financial matters.
Text box: 1 folder: 11 MS-3646
Charles Bennett to Lawrence Lewis
1832 March 3English.
Scope and Contents
Washington to Woodlawn. Accompanying note to answer written by John Calvert declining administration of estate of the late William Custis.
Text box: 1 folder: 12 MS-3647
Charles Bennett to Lawrence Lewis
1835 January 30English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Concerns a bill for goods to arrive on a brig from New Orleans.
Text box: 1 folder: 13 MS-3648
Henry Berry to Lawrence Lewis
1827 February 23English.
Scope and Contents
Shepherdstown to Woodlawn. Information concerning the estate of Major William Hickman.
Text box: 1 folder: 14 MS-3649
Henry Berry to Lawrence Lewis
1828 October 23English.
Scope and Contents
Shepherdstown to Audley. Concerns a dispute with a Mr. Corkin over some hogs.
Text box: 1 folder: 15 MS-3651
William Brent to Lawrence Lewis
1827 July 30English.
Scope and Contents
Washington to Battletown, Va. Answer to a claim on a slave, Michael.
Text box: 1 folder: 16 MS-3652
Jacob Broadwell to John Smith (Senator)
1808 January 17English.
Scope and Contents
Spring Hill Farm. Concerns the sale of land that had been part of George Washington's estate.
Text box: 1 folder: 17 MS-3653
John Bronaugh to Lawrence Lewis
1815 August 2English.
Scope and Contents
Dumfries to near Alexandria. Transaction of certificate from Mr. Adams.
Text box: 1 folder: 18 MS-3654
James R. Brooking to Lawrence Lewis
1827 February 10English.
Scope and Contents
Newtown to Alexandria. Concerns the construction of a threshing machine.
Text box: 1 folder: 19 MS-3655
H. Brown, Jr. to Lawrence Lewis
1829 October 28English.
Scope and Contents
Audley to Woodlawn. Relates the details of managing the Audley estate while Lorenzo Lewis is away.
Text box: 1 folder: 20 MS-3656
William Brown to Charles Calvert Stuart
1829 December 10English.
Scope and Contents
Richmond to Fairfax. Concerns the details of the auction of the slaves of George Washington and the charges thereof.
Text box: 2 folder: 1 MS-3657
William Brown to Lawrence Lewis
1819 February 18English.
Scope and Contents
Charlestown to Woodlawn. Answer to financial concerns.
Text box: 2 folder: 2 MS-3658
A. Bryan to Robert Lewis
1816 June 14English.
Scope and Contents
Point Pleasant to Alexandria. Answer relating to financial obligation of Bryan to Lewis.
Text box: 2 folder: 3 MS-3659
Lawrence Butler to Lawrence Lewis
1799 April 25English.
Scope and Contents
Soldiers Retreat. A companion from military days wants him to speak to General George Washington about an appointment.
Text box: 2 folder: 4 MS-3669
Betty Carter to Lawrence Lewis
undatedEnglish.
Scope and Contents
Beg of loan to help Fielding in his journey to and expenses at West Point.
Text box: 2 folder: 5 MS-3666
Betty Carter to Lawrence Lewis
1821 December 16English.
Scope and Contents
Deerwood to Woodlawn. Concerns family news and gossip.
Text box: 2 folder: 6 MS-3667
Betty Carter to Lawrence Lewis
1824 November 22English.
Scope and Contents
To Woodlawn. Main subjects are Lafayette's visit to Fredericksburg, Va., Tomb of Washington, and meeting with Thomas Jefferson.
Text box: 2 folder: 7 MS-3668
Betty Carter to Lawrence Lewis
1826 August 23English.
Scope and Contents
Deerwood to Battletown, Va. Hopes he will visit soon. Cannot decide whether to stay with Eleanor or come to Audley
Text box: 2 folder: 8 MS-3670
Charles Carter to Lawrence Lewis
1798 October 23English.
Scope and Contents
Culpeper to Mount Vernon. Request for $100 owed. Had written to Washington concerning commission for Champ. Asks for recommendation.
Text box: 2 folder: 9 MS-3671
Charles Carter to Lawrence Lewis
1800 October 7English.
Scope and Contents
To Mount Vernon. Answers that articles were received. Statement on virtues of temperance.
Text box: 2 folder: 10 MS-3672
Charles Carter to Lawrence Lewis
1819 November 30English.
Scope and Contents
Culpeper to Woodlawn. Asking for money to buy more enslaved workers. Payment of amount owed by Judge [Bushrod] Washington.
Text box: 2 folder: 11 MS-3673
Charles Carter to Lawrence Lewis
1820 January 4English.
Scope and Contents
Culpeper to Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters.
Text box: 2 folder: 12 MS-3676
Wilson-Miles Cary to Lawrence Lewis
1809 October 28English.
Scope and Contents
Document signed in circuit court appointing Lawrence Lewis the attorney for Wilson-Miles Cary.
Text box: 2 folder: 13 MS-3661
Anthony-Charles Cazenove to Lawrence Lewis, Woodlawn
1821 April 9English.
Scope and Contents
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.
Text box: 2 folder: 14 MS-3665
Anthony-Charles Cazenove to Lawrence Lewis
1823 July 21English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Requests that Lewis settle his dry goods account with Gray the Tailor. Shipment of wool soon to arrive.
Text box: 2 folder: 15 MS-3663
Anthony-Charles Cazenove to Lawrence Lewis
1827 May 11English.
Scope and Contents
To Woodlawn. Notice regarding the weight of wool to be shipped to Lewis.
Text box: 2 folder: 16 MS-3664
Anthony-Charles Cazenove to Lawrence Lewis
1835 February 7English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Receipt of 33.56 sent by Lewis and answer to question concerning W. Throckmorton[?].
Text box: 2 folder: 17 MS-3678
Sarah Chichester to Lawrence Lewis
1822 December 30English.
Scope and Contents
Mount Airy. Answer to letter requesting a smith.
Text box: 2 folder: 18 MS-3683
William Beverly Clayton to Lawrence Lewis
1805 April 12English.
Scope and Contents
New Kent. Answer to request for a copy of the will of Bartholomew Dandridge.
Text box: 2 folder: 19 MS-3681
John William Coakley to Lawrence Lewis
1826 March 9English.
Scope and Contents
To Woodlawn. Requests 2 empty barrels. Warns that if Lawrence Lewis has any more counterfeit $2 notes, he had better get clear of them.
Text box: 2 folder: 20 MS-3680
John William Coakley to Lawrence Lewis
1826 March 10English.
Scope and Contents
To Woodlawn. Concerns a counterfeit $2 note Lewis sent to Coakley.
Text box: 3 folder: 1 MS-3675
Samuel Cochran to Lawrence Lewis
1828 August 2English.
Scope and Contents
Richmond to Battletown. Concerns the purchase of two threshing machines.
Text box: 3 folder: 2 MS-3682
D. H. Conrad to Lawrence Lewis
[?] May 10English.
Scope and Contents
Martinsburg to Alexandria. Legal matters concerning an appeal of a man who then died.
Text box: 3 folder: 3 MS-3674
Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-18521822 July 16English.
Scope and Contents
Tudor Place to Woodlawn. Asking for money she had given him so she can go on a journey to recover her health.
Text box: 3 folder: 4 MS-3694
Henry C. Dade to Lawrence Lewis
1817 May 23English.
Scope and Contents
Bloomsburg to Woodlawn. Concerns search for records of George Washington's estates.
Text box: 3 folder: 5 MS-3684
Henry P. Daingerfield to Lawrence Lewis
1829 June 11English.
Scope and Contents
Bel Mont to Woodlawn. Cannot accompany Lawrence Lewis on excursion they had planned because his rye harvest is near at hand.
Text box: 3 folder: 6 MS-3685
Henry P. Daingerfield to Lawrence Lewis
1832 September 19English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria to Audley. Been busy with farm matters; now in Alexandria to attend to illness of Robert Dabs; talks about crops and cholera.
Text box: 3 folder: 7 MS-3686
LeRoy Daingerfield to Lawrence Lewis
1798 May 12English.
Scope and Contents
Concerns ordering fish and salt for himself and Mr. Jos. Parsons.
Text box: 3 folder: 8 MS-3687
LeRoy Daingerfield to James Paul
1790 April 22English.
Scope and Contents
Balance of payment due to Paul from Daingerfield for a horse.
Text box: 3 folder: 9 MS-3691
Josiah H. Davis to Lawrence Lewis
1829 January 1English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Happy New Year and please pay your bill.
Text box: 3 folder: 10 MS-3697
Joseph Eswin to Lawrence Lewis
1826 March 2English.
Scope and Contents
Plaguemim, LA to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters.
Text box: 3 folder: 11 MS-3696
Joseph Eswin to Lawrence Lewis
1826 August 27English.
Scope and Contents
Iberville, LA, to Battletown. Concerns financial matters.
Text box: 3 folder: 12 MS-3698
Joseph Eswin to Lawrence Lewis
1826 December 15English.
Scope and Contents
Plaguemim, LA to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters.
Text box: 3 folder: 13 MS-3700
Joseph Eswin to Lawrence Lewis
1828 February 21English.
Scope and Contents
New Orleans to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters.
Text box: 3 folder: 14 MS-3699
Joseph Eswin to Lawrence Lewis
1829 February 2English.
Scope and Contents
New Orleans to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters.
Text box: 3 folder: 15 MS-3701
Benjamin Field to Lawrence Lewis
1803 October 5English.
Scope and Contents
Survey of 1,000 acres of land purchased by Howell Lewis by Lawrence Lewis [sic].
Text box: 3 folder: 16 MS-3706
W. H. Foote to Lawrence Lewis
Foote, William Hayward, 1781-18461824 August 26English.
Scope and Contents
Hayfield to Fredericksburg. Concerns farm matters and the firing of a tenant farmer.
Text box: 3 folder: 17 MS-3704
W. H. Foote to Lawrence Lewis
Foote, William Hayward, 1781-18461829English.
Scope and Contents
Note that accompanied a shipment of mutton.
Text box: 3 folder: 18 MS-3705
W. H. Foote to Lawrence Lewis
Foote, William Hayward, 1781-18461837 November 1English.
Scope and Contents
To Woodlawn. Concerns personal philosophy.
Text box: 3 folder: 19 MS-3703
Colonel William Fountain to Lawrence Lewis
1807 December 16English.
Scope and Contents
To near Alexandria. Concerns sale of land of the estate of General George Washington.
Text box: 3 folder: 20 MS-3702
William P. French to Lawrence Lewis
1800 AugustEnglish.
Scope and Contents
To Mount Vernon. Receipt of rent due from the late George Washington and a note accompanying.
Text box: 4 folder: 1 MS-3718
George Gilpin to Lawrence Lewis
1801 August 26English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria to Mount Vernon. Concerns shingles, salt, and nails. Note concerns hogsheds in need of repair.
Text box: 4 folder: 2 MS-3708
Edward Graham to Lawrence Lewis
1802 February 9English.
Scope and Contents
Lexington to Mount Vernon. First letter concerned with payment of back taxes on estate of George Washington.
Text box: 4 folder: 3 MS-3707
Edward Graham to Lawrence Lewis
1803 December 20English.
Scope and Contents
Lexington to Woodlawn. Answer to letter concerned with payment of back taxes on the estate of George Washington.
Text box: 4 folder: 4 MS-3722
George Gummell to Lawrence Lewis
1839 July 16English.
Scope and Contents
Providence, VA to Fairfax County. Explanation of why Mr. George Gummell cannot pay his debt at the present time.
Text box: 4 folder: 5 MS-3788
Mary Hamilton to Sarah Peacock
1858 August 14English.
Scope and Contents
Cooper Institute to Maysville. Explains purpose of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in preserving Washington's tomb and home.
Text box: 4 folder: 6 MS-3726
Thomas B. Hammond to Lawrence Lewis
1803 February 12English.
Scope and Contents
To Mount Veronon. Requests payment of a bill.
Text box: 4 folder: 7 MS-3677
Thomas Hammond and Samuel J. Cramer to Lawrence Lewis
1836 December 19English.
Scope and Contents
To Woodlawn. Legal document. Notification of bond.
Text box: 4 folder: 8 MS-3731
James E. Heath to Lawrence Lewis
1834 October 6English.
Scope and Contents
Richmond to Woodlawn. Advises when to pay taxes in Nansimond County.
Text box: 4 folder: 9 MS-3725
John C. Herbert to Lawrence Lewis
1803 March 12English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Order upon the estate of General George Washington for a payment. Alexandria to Woodlawn.
Text box: 4 folder: 10 MS-3727
William Hickman to Lawrence Lewis
1826 May 9English.
Scope and Contents
Shepherdstown to Woodlawn. Information on progress of Hickman's investigation of the "Shann[on] hill business."
Text box: 4 folder: 11 MS-3728
William Hickman to Lawrence Lewis
1826 July 15English.
Scope and Contents
Shepherdstown to Woodlawn. Answer and final statement of the business of the Shannon Hill estate.
Text box: 4 folder: 12 MS-3730
Henry Ingle to Lawrence Lewis
1800 December 15English.
Scope and Contents
Washington to Mount Vernon. Note than accompanied an account.
Text box: 4 folder: 13 MS-3732
Jonathan Janney to Lawrence Lewis
1828 January 10English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria. Letter of account.
Text box: 4 folder: 14 MS-3735
William Kercheval to Lawrence Lewis
1800 July 3English.
Scope and Contents
Frederick to Mount Vernon. Answer concerning farm matters.
Text box: 4 folder: 15 MS-3736
William Kercheval to Lawrence Lewis
1800 September 24English.
Scope and Contents
Frederick to Mount Vernon. Answer concerning farm matters.
Text box: 4 folder: 16 MS-3738
William Kercheval to Lawrence Lewis
1803 July 30English.
Scope and Contents
To Woodlawn. Answer concerning crops, frost last spring, and summer drought.
Text box: 4 folder: 17 MS-3739
William Kercheval to Lawrence Lewis
1803 September 10English.
Scope and Contents
Frederick to Woodlawn. Concerns illnesses, neighborhood news, and farm matters.
Text box: 4 folder: 18 MS-3740
William Kercheval to Lawrence Lewis
1803 October 15English.
Scope and Contents
Frederick to Woodlawn. Concerns farm matters and "friendly advice."
Text box: 4 folder: 19 MS-3741
William Kercheval to Lawrence Lewis
1803 December 8English.
Scope and Contents
To Woodlawn. Concerns repairs to the barn and other farm matters.
Text box: 4 folder: 20 MS-3742
William Kercheval to Lawrence Lewis
1804 October 26English.
Scope and Contents
To Woodlawn. States that enslaved workers were sick. One of the tenants is leaving. Other farm matters.
Text box: 5 folder: 1 MS-3744
William Kercheval to Lawrence Lewis
1805English.
Scope and Contents
Frederick to Woodlawn. Answer that corn prices have fallen and other farm concerns.
Text box: 5 folder: 2 MS-3743
William Kercheval to Lawrence Lewis
1805 May 6English.
Scope and Contents
Frederick to Woodlawn. Farm concerns.
Text box: 5 folder: 3 MS-3745
William Kercheval to Lawrence Lewis
1806 October 28English.
Scope and Contents
Frederick to Mount Vernon. Contract for wheat has been. Explains the "Negro situation" with winter coming on.
Text box: 5 folder: 4 MS-3746
William Kercheval to Lawrence Lewis
1807English.
Scope and Contents
To Woodlawn. Draft of wheat contract and other farm matters.
Text box: 5 folder: 5 MS-3751
George Lee to Lawrence Lewis
1801 November 7English.
Scope and Contents
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.
Text box: 5 folder: 6 MS-3759
Charles A. Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
1819 July 5English.
Scope and Contents
Wilson County to Woodlawn. Charles' health is worsened, and farm is deteriorating; needs funds to sustain himself and family.
Text box: 5 folder: 7 MS-3758
Charles A. Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
1828 October 2English.
Scope and Contents
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.
Text box: 5 folder: 8 MS-3754
Daingerfield Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
1817 June 9English.
Scope and Contents
Oak Spring to Woodlawn. Requests Lawrence set reward for hired hand who left the farm after a dispute with the overseer.
Text box: 5 folder: 9 MS-3755
Daingerfield Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
1818 June 6English.
Scope and Contents
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.
Text box: 5 folder: 10 MS-3756
Ellen H. Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
1825 November 2English.
Scope and Contents
Deerhunt to Alexandria. Requests part of legacy due from George Washington's estate.
Text box: 5 folder: 11 MS-3869
Ellen H. Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
1831 May 5English.
Scope and Contents
Point Pleasant to near Alexandria. Engaged in settling estate of her husband; hopes Lawrence will send her receipts to his brother's credit.
Text box: 5 folder: 12 MS-3752
Gabriel Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
1803 January 21 or 31English.
Scope and Contents
Culpeper County to Woodlawn. Concerns estate affairs; land purchase of George Washington's Kentucky lands.
Text box: 5 folder: 13 MS-3753
Howell Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
1802 October 15English.
Scope and Contents
To Lawrence Lewis as executor of estate of George Washington, transfer of 7 shares in Georgetown Bank to David Henderson.
Text box: 5 folder: 14 MS-3625
Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-1847[?] March 15English.
Scope and Contents
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.
Text box: 5 folder: 15 MS-3606
Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471828 November 9English.
Scope and Contents
Woodlawn to Audley. Crops and life at Woodlawn.
Text box: 5 folder: 16 MS-3607
Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471829 January 9English.
Scope and Contents
Audley to Woodlawn. Farm matters and town gossip.
Text box: 5 folder: 17 MS-3608
Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471829 December 7English.
Scope and Contents
Audley to Woodlawn. Death of Judge Bushrod Washington and his wife. Farm matters.
Text box: 5 folder: 18 MS-3609
Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471830 January 30English.
Scope and Contents
Audley to Woodlawn. Aunt [Betty] Carter's critical illness and desire for Lawrence to come to Audley.
Text box: 5 folder: 19 MS-3610
Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471831 March 19English.
Scope and Contents
Philadelphia to Alexandria. Concerns Lorenzo's expenses in Philadelphia. He requests $50 by next post.
Text box: 5 folder: 20 MS-3611
Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471831 July 4English.
Scope and Contents
Audley to Alexandria. Business matters--wine purchase, bought an enslaved worker and 2 colts, began to harvest wheat.
Text box: 6 folder: 1 MS-3612
Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471831 October 9English.
Scope and Contents
Audley to Alexandria. Esther is ill. Wheat is sown. Lamp broke in shipping.
Text box: 6 folder: 2 MS-3613
Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471833 February 19English.
Scope and Contents
Audley to Woodlawn. Farm business--winter severe, wheat is well, social gossip.
Text box: 6 folder: 3 MS-3614
Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471833 April 28English.
Scope and Contents
Audley to Woodlawn. Farm matters and family news.
Text box: 6 folder: 4 MS-3615
Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471833 June 21English.
Scope and Contents
Audley to Woodlawn. Lawrence's law business, harvest soon, Lorenzo's son.
Text box: 6 folder: 5 MS-3616
Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471833 July 12English.
Scope and Contents
Audley to Woodlawn. Harvest finished. Farm hands need to be paid. Cholera at Harper's Ferry.
Text box: 6 folder: 6 MS-3617
Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471833 October 21English.
Scope and Contents
Audley to Woodlawn. Urgent letter asking Lawrence to take Nelly to Louisiana to protect her from consumption.
Text box: 6 folder: 7 MS-3618
Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471833 October 29English.
Scope and Contents
Audley to Woodlawn. Sorry that Lawrence cannot take Nelly; financial, farm, and family matters.
Text box: 6 folder: 8 MS-3619
Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471834 March 7English.
Scope and Contents
Audley to Iberville Parish. Criticizes post office. Collection of "natural subjects." Poor flour prices. Local gossip.
Text box: 6 folder: 9 MS-3620
Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471834 September 21English.
Scope and Contents
Audley to Woodlawn. Welcomes return of Lawrence and wife. Legal matters.
Text box: 6 folder: 10 MS-3621
Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471834 November 10English.
Scope and Contents
Philadelphia to Woodlawn. Dispute among enslaved workers at Audley. Family matters.
Text box: 6 folder: 11 MS-3622
Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471834 December 1English.
Scope and Contents
Audley to Woodlawn. Lorenzo and family are home. Tenant sick. Boys are cutting teeth.
Text box: 6 folder: 12 MS-3623
Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471834 December 20English.
Scope and Contents
Audley to Iberville Parish. Arrival at Butler's. Compliments to his sister. Weather. Farm matters. Family gossip.
Text box: 6 folder: 13 MS-3624
Lorenzo Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-18471834 December 26English.
Scope and Contents
Audley to Woodlawn. Christmas greeting. Shooting game on farm. Weather.
Text box: 6 folder: 14 MS-3856
Robert Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291803 April 8English.
Scope and Contents
Pine Grove to Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters in Bank of Alexandria and estate of Martha Washington. Land dealings in Virginia and Maryland.
Text box: 6 folder: 15 MS-3857
Robert Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291803 July 14English.
Scope and Contents
Pine Grove to Woodlawn. Payment for purchase of land at Berkley: "Evan's Marsh."
Text box: 6 folder: 16 MS-3858
Robert Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291803 July 16English.
Scope and Contents
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.
Text box: 6 folder: 17 MS-3859
Robert Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291804 November 18English.
Scope and Contents
To Woodlawn. Problems have arisen in court over land deal.
Text box: 6 folder: 18 MS-3860
Robert Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291806 April 28English.
Scope and Contents
Pine Grove to Woodlawn. Asks for copy of a document in Lawrence's possession.
Text box: 6 folder: 19 MS-3862
Robert Lewis to Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington
Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291807English.
Scope and Contents
Pine Grove to Mount Vernon. Deals with tract of land.
Text box: 6 folder: 20 MS-3861
Robert Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291807 March 13English.
Scope and Contents
Pine Grove to Woodlawn. Requests letter of General George Washington's mentioning a certain land transaction. Also mentions family situation at Spotswood.
Text box: 7 folder: 1 MS-3863
Robert Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291807 August 2English.
Scope and Contents
To Woodlawn. Answer to matters concerning land transaction and response to advice respecting arrangement with General Spotswood.
Text box: 7 folder: 2 MS-3864
Robert Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291813 February 19English.
Scope and Contents
Fredericksburg to Woodlawn. Discusses trip to New York and things he saw in Philadelphia.
Text box: 7 folder: 3 MS-3865
Robert Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291818 August 1English.
Scope and Contents
Fredericksburg to Woodlawn. Concerns matters of George Washington's estate, farming business, family travels, and explanantion behind a medal.
Text box: 7 folder: 4 MS-3866
Robert Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291821 February 16English.
Scope and Contents
Fredericksburg to Woodlawn. Severity of winter is keeping him from visiting. Mentions suit against him. Economic state of country is hurting farmers. Family matters.
Text box: 7 folder: 5 MS-3867
Robert Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291822 May 30English.
Scope and Contents
Mayor's office to Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters.
Text box: 7 folder: 6 MS-3868
Robert Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291827 May 16English.
Scope and Contents
Fredericksburg to Woodlawn. Concerns various family matters.
Text box: 7 folder: 7 MS-3760
W. W. Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
1809 December 11English.
Scope and Contents
To Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters and an debt he owes to Lawrence.
Text box: 7 folder: 8 MS-3761
W. W. Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
1810 May 30English.
Scope and Contents
Lexington to Woodlawn. Concerns Lawrence's land in Rough Creek that W. W. is attempting to sell.
Text box: 7 folder: 9 MS-3762
W. W. Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
1810 October 10English.
Scope and Contents
Lexington to Woodlawn. Answer concerning a question for W. W.'s father, Robert [?].
Text box: 7 folder: 10 MS-3763
W. W. Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
1812 July 25English.
Preferred Citation
Montmirel, Christian County, KY to Battletown. Concerns W. W.'s farm management problems and his desire to sell the farm.
Text box: 7 folder: 11 MS-3764
W. W. Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
1812 August 31English.
Scope and Contents
Montmirel, Christian County, KY to Frederick County. Concerns isolation of frontier farm life and recent events in Baltimore: armed riots and mob government.
Text box: 7 folder: 12 MS-3765
W. W. Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
1813 May 3English.
Scope and Contents
Russellville, KY to Woodlawn. [William] Howell has left to rejoin Navy. Relays findings of man interested in Rough Creek lands for mining iron ore.
Text box: 7 folder: 13 MS-3766
W. W. Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
1814 April 26English.
Scope and Contents
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.
Text box: 7 folder: 14 MS-3767
W. W. Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
1815 July 23English.
Scope and Contents
Bagatelle, Logan County, KY to Woodlawn. Concerns new tax laws and sale of Rough Creek lands, and the French Revolution.
Text box: 7 folder: 15 MS-3768
W. W. Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
1831 March 27English.
Scope and Contents
near Morganfield, Union County, KY to Woodlawn. Concerns a lawsuit and family matters.
Text box: 7 folder: 16 MS-3784
Thomas H. Marshall to Lawrence Lewis
1800 March 10English.
Scope and Contents
Marshall Hall to Mount Vernon. Concerns terms of business in breeding of horses.
Text box: 7 folder: 17 MS-3787
R. Mason to Lawrence Lewis
1829 February 11English.
Scope and Contents
To Woodlawn. Letter accompanies cotton gin. Mason will drop by to instruct its use. Tells of pins that were broken.
Text box: 7 folder: 18 MS-3786
Thomson F. Mason to Lawrence Lewis
1818 July 16English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters. Letter serves as receipt for money owed to be transacted through Mason's brother.
Text box: 7 folder: 19 MS-3769
Alfred Jacob Miller to Lawrence Lewis
Miller, Alfred Jacob, 1810-18741832 September 17English.

Letter, Alfred Jacob Miller to Lawrence Lewis, 1832 September 17: 2023-06-20

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Scope and Contents
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.
Text box: 7 folder: 20 MS-3772
J. Milton to Lawrence Lewis
1800 January 6English.
Scope and Contents
Frederick to Mount Vernon. Concerns William Kercheval's desire to be an overseer, and other farm matters.
Realia box: 8 folder: 1 MS-3771
J. Milton to Lawrence Lewis
1807 December 16English.
Scope and Contents
From Frederick. Concerns farm matters, including debts.
Text box: 8 folder: 2 MS-3770
J. Milton to Lawrence Lewis
1808 October 20English.
Scope and Contents
From Frederick. Milton is an agent of Lewis and sends news of farm matters.
Text box: 8 folder: 3 MS-3773
J. Milton to Lawrence Lewis
1809 November 9English.
Scope and Contents
Concerns sale of wheat to Thomas W. Barton and Richard P. Barton.
Text box: 8 folder: 4 MS-3774
James Moore to Lawrence Lewis
1813 February 3English.

Letter, James Moore to Lawrence Lewis, 1813 February 3: 2023-03-24

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Scope and Contents
Waterford to Alexandria. Difficulties with frozen mill run. Concerns Lawrence Lewis' wool. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.
Text box: 8 folder: 5 MS-3775
James Moore to Lawrence Lewis
1813 June 9English.

Letter, James Moore to Lawrence Lewis, 1813 June 9: 2023-03-24

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Scope and Contents
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.
Text box: 8 folder: 6 MS-3776
James Moore to Lawrence Lewis
1815 January 5English.

Letter, James Moore to Lawrence Lewis, 1815 January 5: 2023-03-24

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Scope and Contents
Waterford to near Mount Vernon. Has material ready but not transportation. "Military Draught" has disrupted regular business orders. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.
Text box: 8 folder: 7 MS-3778
James Moore to Lawrence Lewis
1815 January 13English.

Letter, James Moore to Lawrence Lewis, 1815 January 13: 2023-03-24

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Scope and Contents
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.
Text box: 8 folder: 8 MS-3871
James Moore to Lawrence Lewis
1815 May 25English.

Letter, James Moore to Lawrence Lewis, 1815 May 25: 2023-03-24

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Scope and Contents
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.
Text box: 8 folder: 9 MS-3779
James Moore to Lawrence Lewis
1815 November 3English.

Letter, James Moore to Lawrence Lewis, 1815 November 3: 2023-03-24

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Scope and Contents
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.
Text box: 8 folder: 10 MS-3780
James Moore to Lawrence Lewis
1815 December 16English.

Letter, James Moore to Lawrence Lewis, 1815 December 16: 2023-03-24

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Scope and Contents
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.
Text box: 8 folder: 11 MS-3781
James Moore to Lawrence Lewis
1816 January 5English.

Letter, James Moore to Lawrence Lewis, 1816 January 5: 2023-03-24

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Scope and Contents
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.
Text box: 8 folder: 12 MS-3777
James Moore to Lawrence Lewis
1816 October 26English.

Letter, James Moore to Lawrence Lewis, 1816 October 26: 2023-03-24

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Scope and Contents
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.
Text box: 8 folder: 13 MS-3782
James Moore to Lawrence Lewis
1817 March 10English.

Letter, James Moore to Lawrence Lewis, 1817 March 10: 2023-03-24

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Scope and Contents
Waterford to Woodlawn. Refers to note enclosed (not present) with statement of accounts with Lewis explaining fluctuation of prices. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.
Text box: 8 folder: 14 MS-3783
Jack W. Morgan to Lawrence Lewis
1832 May 28English.
Scope and Contents
Text box: 8 folder: 15 MS-3805
Charles Page to Lawrence Lewis
1823 August 18English.
Scope and Contents
From Alexandria. Statement giving credit of certain amount to his account. Mentions rent due to St. Paul's Church.
Text box: 8 folder: 16 MS-3802
M. Page to Lawrence Lewis
1831 October 6English.
Scope and Contents
Albemarle to near Alexandria. Answer concerning meeting of Lewis (or angent) and Page for purpose of assessing lands.
Text box: 8 folder: 17 MS-3803
M. Page to Lawrence Lewis
1831 November 11English.
Scope and Contents
Suffolk to Alexandria. Concerns meeting to assess lands which Lewis could not attend. Recommendations as to course to pursue.
Text box: 8 folder: 18 MS-3807
James Parke to Lawrence Lewis
1800 February 20English.
Scope and Contents
Westmoreland County to Mount Vernon. Concerns sale of corn to Lewis.
Text box: 8 folder: 19 MS-3804
Thomas Parker to Lawrence Lewis
1800 March 9English.
Scope and Contents
Camp near Harper's Ferry to Mount Vernon. Concerns lands near Frederick and estate of George Washington.
Text box: 8 folder: 20 MS-3806
S. Parkes to Lawrence Lewis
1821 March 10English.
Scope and Contents
Soldier's Retreat to Woodlawn. Information concerning her husband's financial matters.
Text box: 9 folder: 1 MS-3791
Andrew Parks to Lawrence Lewis
1805 May 3English.
Scope and Contents
Baltimore to Woodlawn. Letter that accompanies a $25 lottery prize.
Text box: 9 folder: 2 MS-3793
Andrew Parks to Lawrence Lewis
1808 March 7English.
Scope and Contents
Baltimore to Woodlawn. Answer and request for amount due for wine.
Text box: 9 folder: 3 MS-3794
Andrew Parks to Lawrence Lewis
1815 September 2English.
Scope and Contents
Kanuwha City. Parks just returned from Pt. Pleasant having enagaged borer to bore into rocks for vein of salt water.
Text box: 9 folder: 4 MS-3795
Andrew Parks to Lawrence Lewis
1816 September 6English.
Scope and Contents
Red House Shoals, Buffalo, VA to Woodlawn. Concerning taxes on land owned by Lewis.
Text box: 9 folder: 5 MS-3796
Andrew Parks to Lawrence Lewis
1816 October 11English.
Scope and Contents
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.
Text box: 9 folder: 6 MS-3797
Andrew Parks to Lawrence Lewis
1818 September 28English.
Scope and Contents
Charleston to Woodlawn. Concerns salt well experiments which had considered closing but have now decided to continue one more summer.
Text box: 9 folder: 7 MS-3798
Robert Pollard to Lawrence Lewis
1810 January 18English.
Scope and Contents
Richmond to near Alexandria. Receipt of money but auditors have been too engaged for Pollard to be able to settle taxes.
Text box: 9 folder: 8 MS-3799
Robert Pollard to Lawrence Lewis
1810 February 14English.
Scope and Contents
Richmond to near Alexandria. Note accompanying receipt from auditor for tax money. Also mentions discrepancy with acreage of land.
Text box: 9 folder: 9 MS-3800
Robert Pollard to Lawrence Lewis
1811 March 2English.
Scope and Contents
Richmond to Woodlawn. Concerns receipt of money for taxes in Mason County. Mentions family who have passed through Richmond.
Text box: 9 folder: 10 MS-3801
Robert Pollard to Lawrence Lewis
1830 January 15English.
Scope and Contents
Richmond to near Alexandria. Business matters concerning Loyal Company, which would like to liquidate.
Text box: 9 folder: 11 MS-3813
James Ross to Lawrence Lewis
1803 April 8English.
Scope and Contents
To Woodlawn. Concerns account due to Ross through Ross's overseer Robert Patton.
Text box: 9 folder: 12 MS-3814
Caleb Russell to Lawrence Lewis
1836 October 20English.
Scope and Contents
Quantico Factory to Woodlawn. Concerns order for cloth and asks Lewis to settle his account.
Text box: 9 folder: 13 MS-3820
Thomas Swann to Lawrence Lewis
1836 December 28English.
Scope and Contents
Washington to Audley. Answer concerning closing of an estate before the Supreme Court.
Text box: 9 folder: 14 MS-3828
Bushrod Taylor to Lawrence Lewis
1800 March 6English.
Scope and Contents
From Berryville. Concerns repayment of debt.
Text box: 9 folder: 15 MS-3832
R. I. Taylor to Lawrence Lewis
1832 February 20English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Note accompanying petition to General Assembly in relation to stock of Potomac Company.
Text box: 9 folder: 16 MS-3833
R. I. Taylor to Lawrence Lewis
1838 June 12English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria to Berryville. Concerns financial matters.
Text box: 9 folder: 17 MS-3829
A. Thompson to Lawrence Lewis
1815 June 17English.
Scope and Contents
Farmington to Alexandria. Concerns search for teacher, and mentions differences in vegetation between New England and Virginia.
Text box: 9 folder: 18 MS-3825
Mord. Throckmorton to Lawrence Lewis
1823 January 27English.
Scope and Contents
Meadow Farm to Woodlawn. Concerns payment of debt Throckmorton owes Lewis.
Text box: 9 folder: 19 MS-3822
Henry L. G. Tucker to Lawrence Lewis
1820 April 29English.
Scope and Contents
Winchester to Woodlawn. Relates decision of Judge White in wheat case to Lewis.
Text box: 9 folder: 20 MS-3823
Henry L. G. Tucker to Lawrence Lewis
1821 November 10English.
Scope and Contents
Winchester to Woodlawn. Concerns developments in wheat case pending in court.
Text box: 10 folder: 1 MS-3824
Henry L. G. Tucker to Lawrence Lewis
1822 June 20English.
Scope and Contents
Winchester to near Alexandria. Further developments in wheat case, and concerning money due.
Text box: 10 folder: 2 MS-3831
Jos. Turner to Lawrence Lewis
1811 September 3English.
Scope and Contents
From Wheatland. Concerns value of farm called Rock-Hall on rent for one year.
Text box: 10 folder: 3 MS-3872
Jn. Walker to Bushrod Washington
1803 September 2English.
Scope and Contents
Belvoir to Mount Vernon. Answer concerning land deal.
Text box: 10 folder: 4 MS-3605
Bushrod Washington to Betty Carter
Washington, Bushrod, 1762-18291829 August 1English.
Scope and Contents
Wellesley to Audley. Business transaction in Jefferson County.
Text box: 10 folder: 5 MS-3604
Bushrod Washington to Lawrence Lewis
Washington, Bushrod, 1762-18291809 February 3English.
Scope and Contents
From Mount Vernon. Execution of George Washington's estate and Lawrence Lewis' debt to Bushrod Washington.
Text box: 10 folder: 6 MS-3836
James Webb to Lawrence Lewis
1803 January 14English.
Scope and Contents
Epen, Harewood to Mount Vernon. Legal matters concerning closing of an estate.
Text box: 10 folder: 7 MS-3837
A. Williams to Lawrence Lewis
1830 July 6English.
Scope and Contents
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.
Text box: 10 folder: 8 MS-3839
J. H. Williams to Bushrod Washington
1823 March 17English.
Scope and Contents
To Mount Vernon. Answer concerned with legal matters in Court of Chancery suit against W. L. Lee.
Text box: 10 folder: 9 MS-3846
Manuscript note, apparently to Lawrence Lewis
undatedEnglish.
Scope and Contents
About Potomac Canal shares left by General George Washington.
Text box: 10 folder: 10 MS-3788
Circular, from the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
1858English.
Scope and Contents
Requesting money to purchase Mount Vernon.

Financial Papers

English.

Scope and Contents

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.

Text box: 10 folder: 11 MS-3629
Account, John Anderson to Lawrence Lewis
1804 JanuaryEnglish.
Scope and Contents
Personal and farm concerns.
Text box: 10 folder: 12 MS-3634
Account, William Stephen Ball to Lawrence Lewis
1824English.
Scope and Contents
Bill for smith's work.
Text box: 10 folder: 13 MS-3635
Account, William Stephen Ball to Lawrence Lewis
1825English.
Scope and Contents
Bill for smith's work.
Text box: 10 folder: 14 MS-3636
Letter and account, George Barnhart to Lawrence Lewis
1832 November 15English.
Scope and Contents
Winchester. Bill for carriage repairs.
Text box: 10 folder: 15 MS-3638
Letter and receipt, William Bartleman to Lawrence Lewis
1828 March 7English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria. Bartleman writes to state that he received Lewis' note.
Text box: 10 folder: 16 MS-3643
Letter and account, Charles Bennett to Lawrence Lewis
1815 May 3English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Enclosing William Niplet's account.
Text box: 10 folder: 17 MS-3644
Letter and account, Charles Bennett to Lawrence Lewis
1827 March 26English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Encloses bill for two counterpanes and information on sheeting.
Text box: 10 folder: 18 MS-3645
Letter and account, Charles Bennett to Lawrence Lewis
1829 June 22English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Account for brandy.
Text box: 10 folder: 19 MS-3650
Receipt, Thomas Bladen to Lawrence Lewis
1806 September 22English.
Scope and Contents
Receipt for money Lewis paid Roger Farrell for corn for the free "Negroes."
Text box: 10 folder: 20 MS-3660
Account, Carrol and Young to Lawrence Lewis
undatedEnglish.
Scope and Contents
Bill for house repairs.
Text box: 10 folder: 21 MS-3821
Receipt, A. C. Cazenove to Thomas Swann
1817 January 13English.
Scope and Contents
From Antoine Charles Cazenove of A. C. Cazenove and Company. Receipt for flour.
Text box: 10 folder: 22 MS-3662
Letter and account, A. C. Cazenove to Lawrence Lewis
1825 March 5English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Bill for dry goods account--5 page inventory and 1 page letter for the years 1824-1825.
Text box: 10 folder: 23 MS-3689
Account, LeRoy Daingerfield to Lawrence Lewis
1790-1803English.
Scope and Contents
Account of transactions in connection with the estate of John Edmondson.
Text box: 10 folder: 24 MS-3688
Account, LeRoy Daingerfield to James Paul
1790 March-NovemberEnglish.
Scope and Contents
List of accounts between two men for miscellaneous goods.
Text box: 10 folder: 25 MS-3690
Account, Josiah H. Davis to Lawrence Lewis
1822 February 5English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Concerning the price of planks.
Text box: 11 folder: 1 MS-3692
Receipt, William L. Deaver to Lawrence Lewis
[1830's] December 19English.
Scope and Contents
Island Mills. Bill paid for Lorenzo Lewis for wheat.
Text box: 11 folder: 2 MS-3695
Account, James Douglass to Lawrence Lewis
1807English.
Scope and Contents
Account for various goods and services.
Text box: 11 folder: 3 MS-3693
Receipt, E. Dulin to Estate of George Washington
1807 JuneEnglish.
Scope and Contents
Fragment of receipt concerning estate of General George Washington.
Text box: 11 folder: 4 MS-3712
Account, George Gilpin to James Anderson
1804 May 24English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria. Balance of accounts for James Anderson, Lawrence Lewis, George Washington Parke Custis, and Martha Washington.
Text box: 11 folder: 5 MS-3716
Account, George Gilpin to Lawrence Lewis
1800 June 13English.
Scope and Contents
Received payment in full.
Text box: 11 folder: 6 MS-3709
Account, George Gilpin to Lawrence Lewis
1800 August 12English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria. Account of books purchased from Gilpin.
Text box: 11 folder: 7 MS-3710
Account, George Gilpin to Lawrence Lewis
1800 September 4English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria. Account of books purchased.
Text box: 11 folder: 8 MS-3717
Account, George Gilpin to Lawrence Lewis
1800 October 28English.
Scope and Contents
Receipt for 126 gallons and 1 quart of whiskey.
Text box: 11 folder: 9 MS-3711
Account, George Gilpin to Lawrence Lewis
1801-1804English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria. Various goods and services rendered.
Text box: 11 folder: 10 MS-3713
Account, George Gilpin to Lawrence Lewis
1801 March 13English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria. Concerns various building materials, sugar, and bacon.
Text box: 11 folder: 11 MS-3715
Account, George Gilpin to Lawrence Lewis
1803 January 20English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria. Receipt for fine salts.
Text box: 11 folder: 12 MS-3714
Account, George Gilpin to Lawrence Lewis
1803 June 25English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria. Receipt for molasses and linseed oil.
Text box: 11 folder: 13 MS-3719
Account, George Gilpin to Lawrence Lewis
1803 August 25English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria to Mount Vernon. For candles, fine salts, and flour.
Text box: 11 folder: 14 MS-3721
Account, Robert Gray to Lawrence Lewis
1817-1818English.
Scope and Contents
Tailor's fees totaling $120.75.
Text box: 11 folder: 15 MS-3720
Account, D. Greland to Lawrence Lewis
1817 April 19English.
Scope and Contents
Long account of expenses necessary in the education of Miss Frances [Parke] Lewis.
Text box: 11 folder: 16 MS-3723
Receipt, George Gummell, Sheriff, to Lawrence Lewis
1829 November 21English.
Scope and Contents
"E. O. Smith's receipt for the land tax where Thinsey Dyer lives in the year 1829..."
Text box: 11 folder: 17 MS-3724
Account, Samuel L. Hesser to Lawrence Lewis
[?] March 14English.
Scope and Contents
To Woodlawn. Bill of work and materials in construction needed for the house as estimated by Hesser.
Text box: 11 folder: 18 MS-3729
Account, Henry Ingle to Lawrence Lewis
1800 December 6English.
Scope and Contents
Washington. Account of building materials.
Text box: 11 folder: 19 MS-3733
Account, Jonathan Janney to Lawrence Lewis
1828 January 10English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria. Account for wheat and other goods, totaling $609.83.
Text box: 11 folder: 20 MS-3734
Account, James Jones to Lawrence Lewis
1792 May 14English.
Scope and Contents
Account of farm goods and services.
Text box: 11 folder: 21 MS-3749
Account, A. T. Kennedy to Lawrence Lewis
1827 January 11English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria. Concerning books and stationary goods.
Text box: 11 folder: 22 MS-3748
Account, James A. Kennedy and Son to Lawrence Lewis
1816 July 31English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Concerning books and stationary goods.
Text box: 11 folder: 23 MS-3750
Account, James A. Kennedy and Son to Lawrence Lewis
1817 December 31English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria to Woodlawn. Concerning books and stationary goods.
Text box: 11 folder: 24 MS-3737
Receipt, William Kercheval to Lawrence Lewis
1801 June 27English.
Scope and Contents
Statement of money owed.
Text box: 11 folder: 25 MS-3747
Account, W. H. King to Lawrence Lewis
1820 January 8English.
Scope and Contents
To Woodlawn. Flour account.
Text box: 12 folder: 1 MS-3848
Receipt, Lawrence Lewis to James Anderson
Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-18391800 July 25English.
Scope and Contents
Receipt for 6 months rent for Lewis' distillery: $300.
Text box: 12 folder: 3 MS-3851
Receipt, Lawrence Lewis to James Anderson
Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-18391803 July 13English.
Scope and Contents
Loan to James Anderson and receipt of payment at the bottom.
Text box: 12 folder: 3 MS-3855
Account, Lawrence Lewis to John Anderson
Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839undatedEnglish.
Scope and Contents
Requesting Anderson to settle Lewis' debt with Martain Stone.
Text box: 12 folder: 4 MS-3628
Receipt, Lawrence Lewis to John Anderson
Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839[?] May 20English.
Scope and Contents
Receipt for $30 which Anderson promises to return to Lawrence Lewis.
Text box: 12 folder: 5 MS-3627
Receipt, Lawrence Lewis to John Anderson
Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-18391803 JanuaryEnglish.
Scope and Contents
Receipt for meals for enslaved workers.
Text box: 12 folder: 6 MS-3852
Account, Lawrence Lewis to Lawrence McGinnis
Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-18391802 April 13English.
Scope and Contents
Request for [John] Anderson to pay money owed by Lawrence Lewis.
Text box: 12 folder: 7 MS-3850
Legal Agreement, between Lawrence Lewis and Isaac McLain
1805 June 15English.
Scope and Contents
Contract for work to build Woodlawn.
Text box: 12 folder: 8 MS-3827
Receipt, Lawrence Lewis to Bushrod Taylor
Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-18391797 December 2English.
Scope and Contents
Bond paid in full.
Text box: 12 folder: 9 MS-3847
Receipt, Lawrence Lewis to Estate of General Washington
1836English.
Scope and Contents
Receipt from Bank of Potomac for $142.89.
Text box: 12 folder: 10 MS-3849
Bill of sale, Robert Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
Lewis, Robert, 1769-18291822 December 1English.
Scope and Contents
Bill of sale for female slave.
Text box: 12 folder: 11 MS-3870
Receipt, W. W. Lewis to Lawrence Lewis
1813 October 24English.
Scope and Contents
Woodlawn. Receipt for money for taxes.
Text box: 12 folder: 12 MS-3785
Account, John Myers to I. Entwisel
1819 June 11English.
Scope and Contents
Building supplies account.
Text box: 12 folder: 13 MS-3789
Account, Thomas Nevelle (M.D.), to Lawrence Lewis
1832-1834English.
Scope and Contents
Doctor's bill.
Text box: 12 folder: 14 MS-3790
Letter and account, Andrew Parks to Lawrence Lewis
1803 November 29English.
Scope and Contents
Baltimore to Woodlawn. Concerns an indentured servant that Lawrence Lewis requested to work as a gardener. Account accompanies letter.
Text box: 12 folder: 15 MS-3792
Letter and account, Andrew Parks to Lawrence Lewis
1808 JanuaryEnglish.
Scope and Contents
Baltimore to Woodlawn. Concerns order of wine that arrived in Baltimore. Account details prices for shipping, customs, etc.
Text box: 12 folder: 16 MS-3809
Receipt, Paton & Butcher to James Anderson
1800 July 17English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria. Receipt.
Text box: 12 folder: 17 MS-3808
Account, Paton & Butcher to Lawrence Lewis
1806-1807English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria. Account for hardware and building supplies.
Text box: 12 folder: 18 MS-3810
Receipt, Jeremiah Richards to Lawrence Lewis
1826 August 21English.
Scope and Contents
Receipt for 4 McCormacks Ploughs at $14.00.
Text box: 12 folder: 19 MS-3811
Account, Jeremiah Richards to Lawrence Lewis
1826-1827English.
Scope and Contents
Account for produce.
Text box: 12 folder: 20 MS-3812
Account, Jeremiah Richards to Lawrence Lewis
1826-1827English.
Scope and Contents
Account for tools and blacksmith services.
Text box: 12 folder: 21 MS-3854
Receipt, Jeremiah Richards to Lawrence Lewis
1828 May 17English.
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Receipt for $15 paid by Lewis.
Text box: 12 folder: 22 MS-3853
Receipt, Jeremiah Richards and Treadwell Smith to Lawrence Lewis
1828 March 29English.
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Received $50 on account.
Text box: 12 folder: 23 MS-3819
Receipt, A. Sigoigne, Philadelphia, to Miss [Frances Parke] Lewis
1817 April 25English.
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Received payment of one quarter tuition on harp.
Text box: 12 folder: 24 MS-3679
Receipt, Alex. Smith and Tho. Cook to Lawrence Lewis
1800 July 11English.
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Received payment for 1 barrel of pork.
Text box: 12 folder: 25 MS-3815
Receipt, Edward Stabler to James Anderson
1800 July 11English.
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Alexandria. Received payment for 2 vials.
Text box: 13 folder: 1 MS-3817
Account, Edward Stabler to Lawrence Lewis
1807-1811English.
Scope and Contents
Account for medicines, spices, soaps, oils and powders.
Text box: 13 folder: 2 MS-3818
Account, Edward Stabler to Lawrence Lewis
1811-1812English.
Scope and Contents
Account for sundries and "1 Sett Teeth Extractors."
Text box: 13 folder: 3 MS-3816
Account, Edward Stabler to Lawrence Lewis
1815-1816English.
Scope and Contents
Account for spices, oils, powders, and medicines.
Text box: 13 folder: 4 MS-3830
Letter and account, William H. Thompson & Company to Lawrence Lewis
1831 December 21English.
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Alexandria. Dry goods account.
Text box: 13 folder: 5 MS-3826
Account, Jas. Vansant to Lawrence Lewis
1833 March 11English.
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Alexandria. Account for leather goods with accompanying note urgently asking for payment.
Text box: 13 folder: 6 MS-3838
Letter and account, Obediah Waite to Lawrence Lewis
1832 October 16English.
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Winchester to Audley. Financial matters with statement of the Taylor account.
Text box: 13 folder: 7 MS-3757
Account, Washington and Lewis, to Charles Lewis
1803-1804English.
Scope and Contents
Account for various goods and services.
Text box: 13 folder: 8 MS-3843
Account, Robert P. Washington to Richmond Johnson
1820 July 18English.
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Washington. I.O.U. for money borrowed by Washington from Johnson.
Text box: 13 folder: 9 MS-3844
Receipt, Thornton A. Washington to Lawrence Lewis
1805 March 27English.
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Concerns shares in Bank of Columbia.
Text box: 13 folder: 10 MS-3841
Receipt, C. W. Wayman to Lawrence Lewis
1805 March 1English.
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Received of Lewis money for purchase of shares in Bank of Columbia.
Text box: 13 folder: 11 MS-3845
Account, Wakelin Welch
1785-1789English.
Scope and Contents
Various financial transactions.
Text box: 13 folder: 12 MS-3835
Account, J. C. & R. Withers to Lawrence Lewis
1814-1815English.
Scope and Contents
Account for dry goods.
Text box: 13 folder: 13 MS-3834
Account, J. C. & R. Withers to Lawrence Lewis
1814-1815English.
Scope and Contents
Alexandria. Account for dry goods: gingham, cambric, ribbons, buttons.
Text box: 13 folder: 14 MS-3840
Account, Alexander Wood for Lawrence Lewis, to Estate of General T. Parker
1820 September 18English.
Scope and Contents
Account of money owed.
Text box: 13 folder: 15 MS-3842
Receipt, George Wyley to Lawrence Lewis
1809 March 18English.
Scope and Contents
Receipt for corn.