cannot represent him in the suit brought against him, as executor of William A. Washington (1757-1810), by Andrew Parks because he is presently representing Mrs. Parks.

discusses the lawsuits against Beverley concerning the Washington estate.

Reports on his progress in representing him at Fredericksburg in the case of Washington vs Beverley; sends a copy of the account of William A. Washington with his father, S. Barton (1821 April 18); and summarizes the case, "I have at length completed my report in the case of Washington vs Beverley & few more troublesome or voluminous cases have been returned to this court" (1822 May 17.

discusses the debt she is said to owe to the estate of her late husband and other related financial matters.

Writes concerning the payment of his fee in the Washington vs Andrew Parks case.

Advises him of a claim from Henry S. and Thomas Warner against the estate of William A. Washington and has not heard from Mr. Thompson concerning Washington's land.

discusses the claims of his client against the William A. Washington estate.

Asks if it is possible for Beverley to pay a bond he holds against the William A. Washington estate.

discusses the settlement of the judgment of Mr. Payne's administrator against Beverley which cannot be settled until the money is sent.

Informs Beverley that Judge Bushrod Washington has left Alexandria for the Shenandoah Springs in Jefferson County and then Philadelphia, not returning until November;and that Judge Washington was never the executor for the estate of Corbin Washington (1765-1800) but functioned as the guardian of his children.

British minister plenipotentiary sent to Washington in 1809 upon the recall of David Montagu Erskine, which he discusses along with the need to promote the common welfare of both countries (1809 November 30); discusses the measure brought up in the House of Representatives which he can call by no other name than "embargo in disguise" more interfering in trade than the former embargo and warns of the United States being excluded from European ports and blockaded (1809 December 23); expects to leave soon for New York where he will wait for a ship to take him back to England and warns about the influence of the violent party in America who do not care about good relations with England (1810 January 10); and discusses the possible passage of Macon's Bill No. 2 (1810 February 1).

Gives his advice about "ancient open claims" against the William A. Washington estate.

Writes concerning the sale of mortgaged land in Stafford County in the case of Russell vs Lee  .

Teacher of William Washington requests funds for the furtherance of his education.

Since he has been retained on behalf of Andrew Parks (1770-1836) in the case concerning the William A. Washington estate, he cannot help Beverley.

The ending of the War of 1812 should now permit them to conclude the case concerning the William A. Washington estate and asks Beverley to deliver up his books and records about his administration.

Gives notice to take a deposition; discusses the mortgage on Laurel Grove.

Has asked John H. Peyton to assist him in presenting Beverley's case before the court in the Greenbrier Courthouse which he discusses regarding the William A. Washington estate.

The claim of William A. Washington upon the state of Maryland.

Writes concerning the claim of William A. Washington upon the state of Maryland and its settlement.

A suit concerning land in Stafford County, Virginia.

Asks for help while in the Spotsylvania Courthouse jail for debt.

Presently working as a county court lawyer, regrets letting their correspondence discontinue, sorry to hear the General has resigned his public service because men of integrity are still urgently needed, "we have brought our bark on shore but she is not yet safely moored".

Includes the receipts and accounts of his executors, William A. and Corbin Washington.

Writes that an injunction has been brought against the Loyal Company by some French claimants; although he obtained the permission of the committee, he was unable to fulfill the request of Lewis concerning his mother's removal due to the opposition of Mr. Gordon; and the foundation for the monument of [Mary Washington] was in the process of being laid.

Charles Bennett may be a partner in the business firm of Bennett & Watts, merchants of Alexandria, and these letters discuss the purchase of various articles, such as flour, and other business, including the possible suit of Eliza Custis against her former husband, Thomas Law (1832 February 23); asks for help in getting Mr. Rodgers, son-in-law of Eliza Parke Custis Law, to pay a debt (1833 February 25); mentions an attack on President Andrew Jackson by Lt. Randolph taken up by the grand jury (1833 May 6); and the necessity of Lewis owning at least a share in the [Bank of Potomac ?] if he is to remain on the Board of Directors (1835 January 22).

directions concerning the business affairs of Miss Lilly Harve.

Lists the trees he is shipping to Lewis by packet boat from Baltimore.

Writes concerning the claim of Lewis against the British government for the value of a slave, Michael [ Lee  ?] , who was carried away by the British, requesting his surname so the log books and records of various ships can be searched.

Writes concerning the settlement of the estate of George Washington and the mortgage of Burdet Ashton.

Asks for permission to marry Frances, the daughter of Lawrence   Lewis (1825 March 30); mentions invitations from Andrew Jackson to visit the Hermitage in Tennessee and discusses his chances in the election (1826 July 30); the birth of a son, his belief that a Jacksonian, Mr. Campbell of Ohio, might be elected to the Senate (1826 December 13); discusses the prospects for his Louisiana property, the safe arrival of Angela and Mrs. Lawrence  , and the difficulties of Henry Clay in Kentucky (1827 August 30); his confidence in the promise of the sugar market and the return trip of Angela and Mrs. Lawrence   to Virginia (1827 October 30); the possible purchase of a plantation with his brother-in-law, Mr. Bell (1827 December 14); the promise of racing sport with his dogs at Mount Vernon by Bushrod Washington (1828 October 27); description of his trip to Canada (1829 August 27); writing from the plantation at Herville, Louisiana, he discusses the sugar crop and new laws in Louisiana prohibiting the introduction of slaves into the state for immediate sale (1831 December 18); discusses the sugar crop and the birth of a daughter (1832 March 7, August 29); loading his molasses and sugar on the brig Malaga bound for Philadelphia (1833 January 28); discusses the Tariff Bill, John Calhoun and Henry Clay, the Resolutions of 1798-1799, nullification, and Andrew Jackson (1833 March 15); legal and logistical difficulties in purchasing slaves as field hands for his plantation and details of his debt to the Bank of Louisiana (1833 April 10 and May 6); the purchase of slaves at Richmond, Virginia (1833 June 11 and July 25); the good crop of sugar cane (1833 June 17); the ravages of cholera in Louisiana especially among the slaves (1833 July 25); the birth of Caroline Butler prior to the arrival of the midwife (1834 August 23); a news clipping concerning the slavery prohibition in Louisiana attached to letter describing his sugar crop (1834 November 8); and his negotiations with the Union Bank for a loan (1835 February 25).

Writing from Cincinnati, Ohio, shares her disappointment at his failure to visit them and her hopes of Butler securing a sugar plantation in Louisiana (1827 August 12); and her continued concern over her father's health and lack of visitation (1832 May 27; 1833 August 11).

Mentions her daughters, Otwayanna Carter (1805-?) and Eleanor Custis Lewis Carter Brown (1800-1845), and her son-in-law, George Tucker, and son, William Farley Carter (1797-?).

Her mother upset by the death of Uncle Robert Lewis of Fredericksburg, and notes the declining health of her mother and Henry Brown.

Writes concerning news of home.

Writes concerning his and Lewis' health, their trouble with gout, and his interest in the family (1832 June 21); prevented from visiting by the sudden illness of one of his slaves (1832 July 11); describes the bad weather and its effect on Alexandria and his happiness that Lewis was in Louisiana avoiding it (1834 January 14 and March 13).

Writes about the estate of George Washington and a share in the Potomac Company (1820 December 14, et al); mentions a religious revival, the poor health of Charles Lewis (1775-1829), the brother of his wife, [Nancy Davison?], and Charles' oldest daughter, who was handicapped from birth, the alcoholism of her brother, Robert Lewis (1782-?), and the insanity of Mrs. Iredale (d.1833), the third daughter of Alexander Eliot Spotswood (1829 February 15); the death of Charles Lewis and his daughter, Mrs. Iredale placed in the asylum in Lexington, Kentucky, and her children dispersed (1829 November 21; 1830 May 8); and the death of his daughter, who married Dr. Hansford, and the death of Mrs. Iredale (1833 December 6).

Asks if Archibald McClean is indebted to the estate of George Washington.

Mentions business related to the Shannon Mill and an agreement with D. Musselman.

Account for corn for "free Negroes," emancipated slaves from the Washington estate (1814 December 21); the sale of various slaves (1835 January 18); the beating of Mercer by Judge [John?] Scott, 1781-1850, with his stick (n.d.); and other business matters.

Account for corn for "free Negroes," emancipated slaves from the Washington estate.

An auditor in Richmond, discussing back taxes.

concerning the estate of George Washington.

Receipt on his account, mentions the return of peace following the War of 1812, and mentions having the concluding number of Alexander Wilson's Ornithology available.

Kercheval, the agent of Lewis, discusses the daily financial affairs of Lewis' farm in Frederick County, Virginia, including squatters, need for horses, debts, crops, etc. (all letters) and the case of Peck vs Lewis (1801 June 9); the illness of his slaves and activities of Elijah Kercheval (1802 March 10).

Arrangements for the return voyage of Mrs. Lewis and Angela from New Orleans.

concerning an agreement between, Andrew Lewis, Lawrence   Lewis and Andrew Parks (1813) and attempts to obtain salt from saltwater (1818).

Writes concerning a share in the Potomac Company and his handicapped daughter.

Writes with concerns about taking care of her slaves.

Ellen, the widow of his brother, Howell, thanks him for the check (1825 December 27); writes of her finances (1827 January 26); and gives him news of her children (1834 September 24).

Writes concerning his financial affairs and the estate of George Washington.

discusses the sale of Columbia Bank stock, part of the estate of George Washington.

Advises him not to sell his land (1815 August 31); and furnishes examples of the price of land in recent sales in the area (1817 April 19).

Thanks him for collecting a debt for him in Louisiana and other financial matters.

Wool being sent to him.

Account for corn, house, and wood furnished the "free Negroes," emancipated slaves from the George Washington estate and other matters pertaining to the estate.

Full description of the quality of his wool.

Writes concerning money to be paid to the trustees of Mrs. E. P. Custis.

Inquires about two court cases involving the late Bushrod Washington at the chancery court at Clarksburg.

Provides information about the character and family of Benedict Dorsey.

early letters until his marriage in 1827 were written from Philadelphia, where he was being educated; discusses the conflict in Philadelphia over the election for President (1825 February 3); the unsuccessful attempt of John Peter to purchase slaves in Philadelphia due to lack of proper power of attorney (1825 December 13); concern over the condition of the plantation "Audley" (1825 December 27); instructions to his father for repairs and painting to be done at "Audley" at Battletown because of his upcoming marriage to Esther Maria Coxe (1804-1885) of Philadelphia (1827 April 25, August 25); his mare, Belinda, has produced an uncommonly fine colt, his need for a cook, and the sale of family slaves (1831 April 28); refers to wages of the emancipated slaves from the George Washington estate (1832 July 19); record of the account of money sent to Lewis by Allen Williams (1833 July 5); description of harvesting his wheat (n.y. July 18); the majority of his letters are of a personal nature and discuss activities at his estate "Audley".

His letters generally concern financial matters but also: the breaking of the engagement of Nancy Lewis and the estate of George Washington (1804 January 8); his purchase of the Hunter estate in Frederick County, Virginia (1804 March 17); made captain of the Washington Volunteer Company of Artillery and Infantry, created after the Chesapeake and Leopard affair took place, and mentions the Embargo and possibility of war (1807 December 24); the death of his youngest daughter and concern over incursions by the British forced a move to Stafford County(1814 September 9); the estates of brother Fielding Lewis and George Lewis (1822 March 22); the death of their brother-in-law, Charles Carter (1827 May 20); a check for Betty Carter and the sale of medals belonging formerly to the George Washington estate to Daniel Webster (1827 December 22); and the recovery of his daughter Betty (1828 January 17).

The estate of George Washington.

Informs him about the taxes on his western lands (1801 December 4); asks about the lands on Rough Creek (1810 January 22); doubts the wisdom of the Cabinet in siphoning off too many American soldiers during the War of 1812 to take Canada when they were needed at home for defense against the enemy (1814 August 21).

Asks to exchange sixty or seventy bushels of wheat.

discusses the price of a slave, William, and his wife.

discusses the sale of a slave.

Urges a speedy settlement of the estate of his father-in-law, Robert Lewis, rather than waiting on the outcome of a suit pending before the Supreme Court.

Writes concerning the settlement of accounts of Lewis in Battletown, Clark County, Virginia.

discusses the price of wool and the difficulties of the wool industry.

Attempts to locate a source for salt and to produce it for sale, and the use of salt pans versus cast [iron?] kettles to boil away the water.

discusses the estate of George Washington and the sale of the mare, Belinda.

Writes concerning the estate of George Washington and the Dismal Swamp land.

His daughter, Ellen Lewis, wife of Howell Lewis, is in Richmond investigating the interests of the family in the shares of the Loyal Company.

discusses his payments towards the purchase of the Rock Hall estate, five miles from Charles Town, in Jefferson County, [West] Virginia.

discusses business.

discusses the estate of the late Dr. Daniel Jenifer of St. Thomas.

A University of Virginia professor who married the niece of Lewis, Maria Bell Carter (1784-1823), mentions the accident suffered by his son, George (1806 February 27) and the sale of a slave, Billy (1822 July 8).

Gives advice concerning his suit in [Battletown?.

discusses the suit of Lawrence   Lewis in Berkeley County against Mr. Taylor.

Writes concerning the death of his father, Captain Samuel Washington (1765-1831), (1831 August 28); the estate of George Washington and the claim of Mrs. [Mildred Washington?] Hammond (1832 April 24; June 30; July 12; September 20).

Son of George Steptoe Washington, concerning the the estate of George Washington.

concerning payment of his bond.

concerning payment of interest to Lewis.

[pertaining to the estate of George Washington and shoes provided for "free Negroes," emancipated slaves from the George Washington estate]

Concerning the estate of George Washington.

Concerning the land in Gloucester County belonging to the estate of George Washington, which he contracted to purchase but could not pay.

Sends a contract for land in Kentucky by General M.D. Hardin.

Concerning the estate of George Washington, including the division of the western lands, the contract between Washington and George Ball, and his account as guardian.

News of legislative proceedings in the Virginia General Assembly, including paying the principal and interest of the Army debt in eight years, beginning in 1785, and an import duties bill to fund domestic debt.

Refers to business matters.

Concerning General Henry Lee   and his inability or unwillingness to pay his debt to Washington, and his intentions concerning Boyd's land, and other financial matters.

Discusses the report of George C. Washington concerning his actions with the estate of George Washington.

Concerning the estate of Thomas Turner.

Concerning the land of Henry Lee   offered to Washington.

Concerning his claim against the estate of Richard Henry Lee  .

Concerning taxes on his Kentucky lands.

Concerning his claim against the estate of Richard Henry Lee  .

Sends a copy of Washington's account with the interest due.

Letters are totally concerned with business matters, including accounts, orders, creditors and debtors, and payments.

Discusses the purchase of hay.

Discusses the need for surveying of "Captain William Saunders military lands".

Concerning the estate of Richard Henry Lee  .

His recent illness has prevented him from being well acquainted with the suit that Washington wrote him about.

Pertaining to the settlement of the Thomas Turner estate by William A. Washington?.

Concerning the purchase of an estate from General [Henry?] Lee   and the payment of a debt to Washington.

Request for a deed for land near Baltimore sold to General Lee   by Washington.

Remembers that General Washington had told him the tickets were sold by Thompson Mason without the permission of the company but declines to participate in the law suit because of his weakened health.

Discusses Washington's account.

Sends Washington a copy of his account.

Requests an order on General Henry Lee  .

Enclosed two patents for land (not present) to William Saunders, which Washington notes was not by his direction or knowledge.

Mentions the deed for the Berkeley land of [General Henry Lee  ?.

Discusses Mrs. Washington's order for furniture.

Writes concerning the evaluation by Colonel John Tayloe of a slave, Sarah, and her three children, sold to Washington (1800 June 29); and his account with Tayloe (1801 April 29).

Concerning his wish to be appointed United States district attorney for Baltimore and refers to Washington's marriage to Mary Lee   (1764-1795).

Asks for him to settle his account which has been past due for five years.

Concerning payment on his account with Johnston.

Sends his account for payment.

Concerning an inventory of Arthur Lee's   estate (1797) and the estate of Richard Henry Lee   (1798).

Recommends William Fox, clerk of Pulaski County, as a man of candor and integrity, who can be trusted to render a just evaluation of the lands in his Washington's contract with Colonel Jesse Richardson.

Concerning Washington's dividend from the Dismal Swamp Canal Company and the difficulties that a drought produced in transporting the lumber and shingles manufactured by the company.

Concerning the estate of General Washington after the death of Martha Washington.

Concerning the will and estate of General Washington after the death of Martha Washington, especially the Ashby's Bent tract and the Chatten's run tract (1804 January 8); the suit against Samuel Washington (1808 January 20); and mentions widespread illness in Fredericksburg (1823 September 8).

Concerning grants of land to Washington, including the comments of Colonel Richardson, of Pulaski County, Kentucky, concerning two surveys of land on Buck's Creek, [Pulaski County?], the survey of land on Little River, Christian County, Kentucky, his claim on the south side of Tennessee which interferes with the Indian claim, and difficulties with his patent issued in the name of William Saunders (see also W. Croghan).

Discusses their law suit and the opinion of Mr. P. Doddridge about the case.

Mentions seeds sent to the Mount Vernon gardener, including some of the shrub Missouri Honeymeade, brought back from Missouri by Lewis and Clark, and a vine from Chili, in the past, and sends additional plants and the gift of a fishing net and directions for its use, and asks the gardener at Mount Vernon to bud for him a few lemons.

Claims against the estate of Richard Henry Lee  .

Concerning the account of Arn[old?] Henry Dohrman of Richmond, Virginia, and negotiations with Lisbon merchants handled by Mazzei for Congress.

Does not believe that the absence of Washingon from the Trenton, New Jersey, court will cause any injury to his business.

Encloses Mr. Warden's letter and John Monroe's order.

Concerning a shipment of coal.

Concerning cash due him for his wheat.

Encloses his certificate and account.

Writes concerning the delivery of three horses (1806 March 19); their land contract (1806 August 28, December 2; 1808 February 10); bay horses (1807 April 13).

Asks Washington to pay his account.

Writes concerning Washington's account.

Discusses land plats and other business matters, including the estate and guardianship of Bernard Moore (see 1806 March 14); and the Ashby's Bent tract of land (1806 March 14, June 11, July 9, October 29; 1807 January 24, August 7).

Encloses a letter from Colonel E. McCarty (not present) concerning the quality of some lands conveyed to Washington by General Lee   in Hampshire, Virginia.

Encloses an order (not present) on Washington from John H. Washington paid by a draft on Mr. Washington of Mount Vernon.

Has not yet been able to secure any money from Mr. Booth on his account with Washington.

Although he did purchase coal from Charles Wayman in August, he has both the bill and receipt proving payment.

Asks him to pay twenty dollars on his account with General Lee  .

Writes concerning the poor health of her husband, tells him about an advertisement informing men who had served in the Virginia Blues under General George Washington, of lands available for them on the Ohio River, and the death of her husband's sister.

Writes concerning a bed belonging to the Richard Henry Lee   estate.

Writes concerning lands involved in the estate of General Washington after the death of Martha Washington, particularly the boundaries to be conveyed to Parks and Lee   (1805 January 10).

Fees paid on the estate of George Washington.

Asks Washington's help in disputing a statement by Governor G.M. Troup before the Georgia legislature about the abolition of slavery supposedly made by William Wirt before the Supreme Court, specifically "that slavery, being inconsistent with the laws of God and nature, cannot exist ".

Writes concerning the account of Colonel Matthew Lyon (1750-1822) of Kentucky.