Bushrod Washington From Walnut Farm, Mt. Vernon, Re: George Washington Estate
This document is a letter written and signed by Bushrod Washington, the nephew of President George Washington, to his cousin Lawrence Lewis Esq. Dated June 17, 1800, from Walnut Farm, the letter discusses legal and financial matters related to George Washington's estate after his death in December 1799.
Summary of Contents
* Financial Accounts: Bushrod confirms he received an enclosed account from a Mr. Have some time ago, concerning money held for a trip to Philadelphia.
* Legal Counsel: He mentions an opinion from a Mr. Chas. Lee regarding Mrs. Martha Washington's claim to rents and interest due at the time of the General's death. Bushrod asks Lawrence to determine and pay Mr. Lee's fee.
* Land Reclamation: Bushrod informs Lawrence that when they meet in July, he will provide a written plan to reclaim land leased to a person named Welch. He suggests sending an agent to the Kanawha area for the necessary demand.
* Closing: He sends affectionate regards to his aunt and family.
Bushrod Washington was an attorney who handled many of George Washington's legal and estate matters.
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This document is a letter written and signed by Bushrod Washington, the nephew of President George Washington, to his cousin Lawrence Lewis Esq. Dated June 17, 1800, from Walnut Farm, the letter discusses legal and financial matters related to George Washington's estate after his death in December 1799.
Summary of Contents
* Financial Accounts: Bushrod confirms he received an enclosed account from a Mr. Have some time ago, concerning money held for a trip to Philadelphia.
* Legal Counsel: He mentions an opinion from a Mr. Chas. Lee regarding Mrs. Martha Washington's claim to rents and interest due at the time of the General's death. Bushrod asks Lawrence to determine and pay Mr. Lee's fee.
* Land Reclamation: Bushrod informs Lawrence that when they meet in July, he will provide a written plan to reclaim land leased to a person named Welch. He suggests sending an agent to the Kanawha area for the necessary demand.
* Closing: He sends affectionate regards to his aunt and family.
Bushrod Washington was an attorney who handled many of George Washington's legal and estate matters.
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