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A Guide to the George William Fairfax letters, 1779-1780 Letters, George William Fairfax MS 2008.1

A Guide to the George William Fairfax letters, 1779-1780

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation`s
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Manuscript Number MS 2008.1


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Repository
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Manuscript Number
MS 2008.1
Title
George William Fairfax letters, 1779-1780
Physical Characteristics
2 letters.
Creator
Fairfax, George William,1724-1787.
Location
On site.
Language
English
Abstract
George William Fairfax, writing from Bath, Somerset, England, gives George Nicholas of Williamsburg, VA power of attorney over Fairfax's property in Virginia. Also, a letter from Nicholas to Craven Peyton instructing Peyton to collect rent on Fairfax's property.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

George William Fairfax letters, Manuscript #MS 2008.1, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Acquisition Information

Purchase, 2008

Biographical Information

George William Fairfax was the son of Colonel Sir William Fairfax, lieutenant of the County of Fairfax, and member and president of the council in Virginia. He came to Virginia at a young age and was a contemporary and companion of George Washington. Fairfax and his wife Sally returned to England in 1773 to care for property there. They were not able to return to Virginia after the Revolutionary War.

Scope and Content

One letter giving George Nicholas power of attorney over the Virginia estates of George William Fairfax, and another written by Nicholas, authorizing Craven Peyton to collect the rents due on Fairfax's land in Fairfax, Fauquier, Culpeper, Berkeley, Frederick, and London counties.

Arrangement

2 items.

Index Terms

    Persons:

  • Fairfax, George William,1724-1787 - Correspondence.
  • Nicholas, George,1754?-1799 - Correspondence.

    • Subjects:

  • Personal property - Virginia.

    • Genre and Form Terms:

  • Powers of attorney - Virginia - 1779.|2aat