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Bushrod Washington (1762-1829) was one of George Washington’s nephews, a United States Supreme Court associate justice from 1798 on, and the inheritor of Mount Vernon. These letters span the spectrum from personal notes to legal opinions. Many of the letters are addressed to George Washington

Bushrod Washington (1762-1829) was one of George Washington’s nephews, a United States Supreme Court associate justice from 1798 on, and the inheritor of Mount Vernon. These letters span the spectrum from personal notes to legal opinions. Many of the letters are addressed to George Washington

Bushrod Washington (1762-1829) was one of George Washington’s nephews, a United States Supreme Court associate justice from 1798 on, and the inheritor of Mount Vernon. These letters span the spectrum from personal notes to legal opinions. Many of the letters are addressed to George Washington

The Bushrod Washington Family Papers consist of documents gathered by the relations of the first President of the United States, George Washington. The collection comprises an assortment of correspondence and legal documents, documenting the lives and property ownership of several branches of the Washington family. The collection is organized into five series: Correspondence, Legal Documents, Social, Miscellaneous, and Indenture Notices (Land Deeds)

Washington asks recipient of the letter to forward an accompanying letter to Mr. Lafayette

Concerns a letter intended for Mr. Lafayette

Receipt of Bushrod Washington from sheriff of Henrico County, Va., for taxes of 1797, for real estate, slaves, horses, and chariot wheels

Work on the farm -- desires to buy share in Dismal Swamp Co. with money received from 6% stock

Describes humane conduct of British toward Mount Vernon and Alexandria [during War of 1812]--shame of America abandoning fort [Washington] opposite Mt. Vernon--fears this war will bring disolution of Union