A Guide to the Washington Family Archives, 1779 - 1934 Archives, Washington Family MS 2006.4

A Guide to the Washington Family Archives, 1779 - 1934

A Collection in the
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation`s
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Manuscript Number MS 2006.4


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Repository
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Manuscript Number
MS 2006.4
Title
Washington Family Archive 1779-1934
Physical Characteristics
1 box
Creator
Washington family.
Language
English
Abstract
Papers of members of the extended Washington family.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Washington Family Archives, Manuscript # 2006.4, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Acquisition Information

Purchase, 2006.

Biographical/Historical Information

Descendents of George Washington's family.

Scope and Content

A collection of over 120 letters, documents, receipts, and envelopes relating to the extended family of George Washington.

Arrangement

The collection has been inventoried but not arranged.

Index Terms

    Persons:

  • Bassett, George Washington.
  • Greenbaum, Daniel.
  • Lewis, Fielding.
  • Lewis, Henry H.
  • Mitchell, C.F.
  • Washington, Ella Bassett.
  • Family Names:

  • Bassett family.
  • Washington family.
  • Subjects:

  • Correspondence.
  • Geographical Names:

  • Baltimore (Md.)
  • Genre and Form Terms:

  • Invoices
  • Receipts (financial records)

Collection Contents

Miscellaneous Papers
Box 1 1881 - 1888
  • Folder 1
    Bassett, Lewis, and Washington Letters
    1779-1869
    • Fielding Lewis Sr. to Fielding Lewis Jr.
      1779 September 15
    • 1826 May 1 (Aunt) Lewis to George Washington Bassett
    • 1832 February 27 GW Bassett to Francis Tali[?]ferro, Esq.
    • 1835 April 24 B. Bassett to GW Bassett
    • 180? December 7 Andrew Broaddus to John Bassett
    • 1833 July 3 Jacob ?? to GW Bassett
    • 1869 January 14 Charles Washington to Eleanor Washington
    • 1833 August 22 ? Johnson to unknown
    • 1856 August 28 Land deed: John A. and Eleanor Washington to David Dillon
    • 1821 October 15 J.W. Lewis (mother) to Betty Bassett (daughter)
    • 1803 March 14 Augustine Bougham to John Bassett
  • Folder 2
    Bassett Letters
    1871-1876
    • 1882 February 20 GW Bassett to HH Lewis (with envelope)
    • 1886 August 8 GW Bassett to Cousin HH Lewis
    • 1886 March 18 E. Calvin Williams to Capt. H.H. Lewis
    • 1879 September 25 Receipt, B.B. Bassett and G.W. Bassett to O. Horowitz
    • 1885 September 4 G.W. Bassett to (cousin) Henry H. Lewis (with envelope)
    • 1881 March 30 G.W. Bassett to unknown
    • 1881 April 2 G.W. Bassett to unknown
    • 1883 July 7 G.W. Bassett to H.H. Lewis
    • 1885 July 9 G.W. Bassett to H.H. Lewis
    • 1885 July 2 E. Calvin Williams to H.H. Lewis (with envelope)
    • 1881 May 17 R.L. Bassett to H.H. Lewis (with envelope)
    • 1881 December 9 R.L. Bassett to H.H. Lewis (with envelope)
    • 188? November 17 G.W. Bassett to H.H. Lewis (with envelope)
    • 1882 November 10 G.W. Bassett to H.H. Lewis (with envelope)
    • 1885 October 22 G.W. Bassett to H.H. Lewis (with envelope)
    • 1886 January 30 G.W. Bassett to H.H. Lewis (with envelope)
    • 1871 December 5 (brother) to Mrs. L.W. Washington (with envelope)
  • Folder 3
    Mitchell Family Letters,
    1867-1934
    • 1867 March 13 C.F. Mitchell to (sister) Ella [Washington]
    • 1875 July 24 C.F. Mitchell to J. Bearsley
    • February 24 envelope to Mrs. E.B. Washington
    • 1892 January 24 C.F. Mitchell to Ella (Mrs. E.B. Washington, w/ envelope)
    • 1880 October 4 Check: B.B. Bassett to Daniel Greenbaum
    • 1934 May 15 Stock certificate: Virginia L. Mitchell, owner of 29 shares, Bonanza United Mines, Ltd., with envelope from 1941
    • 1874 February 23 C.F. Mitchell to Ella Washington (with envelope)
    • July 6 Fannie to (sister) Ella
    • 1875 April 26 C.F. Mitchell to Ella [Washington] (with envelope)
    • 1875 October 18 C.F. Mitchell to Ella [Washington] (with envelope)
    • 1875 May 7 C.F. Mitchell to Ella [Washington]
    • March 3 envelope to Mrs. E.B. Washington
  • Folder 4
    Homeowner expenses, Baltimore, MD,
    1880-1889
    • Copy of a receipt, 1884-1885
    • Bill for emptying sink 1888 May 1
    • Receipt for payment, 1888 June 6
    • Receipt for wallpapering, 1883 December 1
    • 1886 February 5 E. Calvin Williams to H.H. Lewis
    • Molasses recipe
      undated
    • Receipt, 1888 May 19
    • Menu from meal on February 15, written on paper from The Breakers
      year unknown
    • Receipt for carpentry, 1886 November 16
    • Receipt, repairs on 87 Patterson Ave, 1880 December 29
    • Receipt, 1881 January 11
    • Recipes, from 7 Carroll St., Portland, ME
      date unknown
    • Water bill, Baltimore, 1887
    • Check: $60 to Daniel Greenbaum from Ella B. Washington
    • Bills for rent 87-89 Patterson Ave (6 items) 1880-1883
    • Bills for rent 87-89 Patterson Ave (5 items) 1886-1888
    • Promise to pay Daniel Greenbaum, 1882 October 4
    • G.W. Bassett account with B.F. Haines, 1881 January 5
    • Bill for plumber, 1886 April 6
    • Receipt for paving, 1883 November 17
    • Receipt for fence repair, 1884 April 16
    • Promise to pay Daniel Greenbaum (2 copies), 1884 October 4
    • Promise to pay Daniel Greenbaum (2 copies), 1880 October 4
    • Check: Henry H. Lewis to Daniel Greenbaum, 1890 October 4
    • Promise to pay Daniel Greenbaum, 1882 October 4
    • Statement (no year)
    • 1881 September 3 H.H. Lewis to Daniel Greenbaum
    • 1881 September 11 R.L. Bassett to H.H. Lewis
    • Plumber bill, 1886 May 20
    • Bill, B.J. Haines and J.W. Everist
    • Bill for paperhanging, 1880 July 20
    • Receipt, B.J. Haines to H.G. Moran, 1880 June 4
    • Statement, Papering one room, 1890 June 6
    • Balance, Mr. Lewis to A.J. G(??), 1882 December 16
    • Recipe, oatmeal wafers
    • Telegram (in envelope), R.J. Bassett to H.H. Lewis,
    • Insurance bill, 1882 June 28
    • Letter fragment, no names no date
    • Bill for roof repair, 1880 July 10
    • Bill for painting, 1882 June 21
    • Receipt, home insurance, 1887 December 27
    • Water bill, Baltimore, 1889
    • Account, 1890 June 12
    • Repair bill, 1888 July 3
    • Check: $25, 1889 January 21
    • Receipt, 1885 September 18
    • Water bill, 87 Patterson, 1886
    • Water bill, 89 Patterson, 1886
    • Check, $25, 1881September 22
    • 1885 November 12 E. Calvin Williams to H.H. Lewis
    • Tax bills, 87-89 Patterson (3 items), 1885-1886
    • Receipt, $3.25 from H.H. Lewis, 1887 July 25
    • Bill, Hagger and Bennett, 188? August 1
    • Rent receipt, 1884 September 15
    • Bill, Francis Bibleheiser, 1881 December 31
    • Bill, Francis Bibleheiser, 1882 March
    • Bill, George W. Della Sink Emptying, 188? December 10
    • Bill, Philip March Sink Empyting, 1887 April 14
    • Insurance bill, J.S. Maury & Co., 1883 May 3
    • Water bill, 87-89 Patterson, 1879
    • Bill, Odorless Excavating Appartus Co., 1886 August 23,
    • Bill, August Miller, 1890 April 26
    • Bill, hinges and bolt on cellar dome, 1883 August 18
    • Bill, B.F. Haines to J.H. Everist, 1880 January
    • Promise to pay Orville Horowitz, 1878 December 26
    • Recipe, Raised Corn Rolls
    • Bill, Capt. Lewis to Alfred High, 1890 September 17
    • Bill, Capt. Lewis to Alfred High, 1890 May 3
    • Receipt, $1.50 received by Strohm from Capt. H.H. Lewis
    • Bill, Lewis to Jas. A. Myers, 1889 June 8
    • Dinner menu, February 14
    • Recipe, on paper from the Hotel Clarendon
  • Folder 5
    Letters: C. Mitchell to E. Washington, and others. 1867-1881
    • 1875 May 10 C. Mitchell to Ella Washington (with envelope)
    • 1874 December 18 C. Mitchell to Ella Washington
    • Charles [Mitchell] to Ella Washington 1875 May 10
    • Charles [Mitchell] to Ella Washington 1874 December 18
    • Charles [Mitchell] to Ella Washington 1873 November 2
    • Charles [Mitchell] to Ella Washington 1867 January 20
    • Charles [Mitchell] to Ella Washington (with envelope) 1875 May 5
    • Charles [Mitchell] to Ella [Washington] (with envelope) 1871 December 9
    • Charles [Mitchell] to Ella [Washington] (with envelope) 1871 October 18
    • R.L. Bassett to Capt. H.H. Lewis (with envelope) 1881 September 12
    • Willoughby Newton, Jr. to Capt. H.H. Lewis (with envelope) 1881 November 19
    • Charles [Mitchell] to Ella [Washington] 1875 April 10
  • Folder 6
    Ella Bassett Washington Letters and notes and mortgages for Mordington (Happy retreat) Clover Lea and other Washington homes.
    1886-1890
    • Promise to pay Daniel Greenbaum, 1888 October 4
    • Receipt, $100 received by Ella Washington from H.H. Lewis, 1887 November 5
    • Receipt, $50 received by Ella Washington from H.H. Lewis, 1888 May 23
    • Ella Washington to Cousin
    • 1876 February 10 [Landtrob] to Sir with envelope addressed to Ms. E.B. Washington
    • Undated, pencil letter from EBW
    • Introduction card, E.B. Washington introducing brother in law, C.F. Mitchell to John W. [Warrin], in envelope
    • Introuction card, E.B. Washington introducing C.F. Mitchell to Mr. G.A. Leavitz, in envelope
    • Check, $20, to Williams & Gibson from G.W. Bassett, , with “No Protest” slip. 1883 April 7
    • Mortgage note, promise to pay Daniel Greenbaum, 1888 October 4
    • Mortgage note, promise to pay Daniel Greenbaum, 1886 October 4
    • Envelope addressed to Mrs. E.B. Washington
    • 1888 Sept 26 Henry H. Lewis to Ella B. Washington
    • [year] November 30 from C. Mitchell
    • Receipt, check received by Ella B. Washington from Henry H. Lewis, 1890 July 14
  • Folder 7
    Unlabeled
    • Article of agreement
    • Deed (in two pieces)
      1856 September 15
    • Dillon family land deeds (3 leaves)