The Final Settlement of General George Washington

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Estate, GEHERAIi GEOHGE UlRSHlHGTOH,

Estate, IiawFenee Lemis,(Washinqton's Executor,)

Estate, Iiorenzo liemis,

(Lawrenoe Lewis' Executor,)

BY ORDER OF

CATALOCVCt, PRICE tl.io.

(RIK'' CATALOEUt WITI YOU TO OBTAIN

AOMItliON TO THE EXHIBITION.

H. L. b. LEWI5.(ADMINISTRATOR TO ESTATE MRS. LORENZO LEWIS.)

Thomas Birch's Sons, AuonoNEERi,1110 CHESTNUT STREET,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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Catalogue No. 657.

This Valuable and Extraordinary Collection of the Effects of

QENEK/IL QEOKQE W/ISHINQTONand of his Executor and Nephew, Lawrence Lewis, and Grand-Nephew,Lorenzo Lewis, is sold by order of

n. L. D. Lewis, Administrator of the Estate of Mrs. Lorenzo Lewis,

and embraces

Washington's Private Account Books, Letters and Documents; Wash-ington's Personal Effects, kept by his relatives as Mementoes; a Number ofBooks from Washington's Library, and that of his Mother, IVfeiry Washington.

Martha Washington's Family Bible.

The Music Books and Miscellaneous liooks owned by Nelly Custis,Washington's Adopted Daughter.

The Valuable Library of Lawrence Lewis, Washington's P'avoriteNephew, and the Library of Lorenzo Lewis, Son of Lawrence Lewis;

also Washington's Famous Letter to Genl. Lee, relative to the Capture of

Benedict Arnold.

Benj. Franklin's noted Letter, Written in the Market, to his Friend

Jimmy (Jas. Reed).

A Large and Important Collection of Americana, Franklin and otherImprints. Scarce Washington Portraits, American Maps and Plans.

together \\rrnA Very Rare Collection of Books on the Black Arts, being the Library

of a noted Astrologer.TO BE SOLD

"Wednesday, Tliursday and Friday,DECEMBER 10, 11 and 12, 1890,

Commencing on the evening of Dec. lo, at 8 o'clock,Afternoon of December 1 1, at 3 o'clock, and

Afternoon of December 12, at 3 o'clock,

IN OtlR ART SALESROOM, SEGOND FLOOR.

Sale Conducted by Mr. Stan. V. Henkels.

THOS. BIRCH'S SONS, AUCTIONEERS,mo Chestnut St., Philadelphia.

ON EXHIBITION DEC. 5 TO DEC. 9.


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For those who cannot attend the sale, bids will be executed by

JOSEPH F. SABIN, 21 and 23 Ann Street, N. Y,

J. W. BOUTON, 706 Broadway, New York.

WM. J. CAMPBELL, 740 Sansom Street, PWla.

C. L. TEA VER, 108 Green Street, Trenton, N. J.

DAVID G. FRANCIS, 17 Astor Place, New York.

A. L. LUYSTER, 98 Nassau Street, New York.' GEO. E. LITTLEriELD,67 Cornhill, Boston, Mass.

WM. LOVVDERMILK, 1424 F St., Washington, D.C.

ROBERT CLARKE & CO., Cincinnati, OWo.

A. C. McCLURG & CO., Chicago, 111.

C. De F. burns, 49 Chambers Street, N. Y.

WALTER R. BENJAMIN, 30 West 23d St., N. Y.MITCHELL'S, 830 Broadway, N. Y.

PORTEU & COATE.S, 9th & Chestnut Sis., PhUa.

Or by the Auctioneers.

Terms of Sale Cash.

Bids are always so much per volume or piece.


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Berryville, Clarke Co., Va., Oct. 28th, i8go.

> I do hereby certify that all the Books, Relics and other articles men-tioned in this Catalogue, from Nos. i to 494 inclusive, are from the Estate of

the late Gcnl. Geo. Washington ; the Estate of Maj. Lawrence Lewis, the

p; nephew and last surviving executor of Genl. Washington, and ofhis son

Lorenzo Le^vis, Esq.

H. L. D. LEWIS,

Admr. of Mrs. Lorenzo Lewis, {deed.)

lU Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28th day of Oct. 1890.

jAs. W. Luke, N. P.,

o Berryville, Clarke Co., Va.

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PHILADELPHIA:

THE BICKING PRESS,No. I S. Tenth St.


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PRKFACK.

lieforc entering into a detailed catalogue of this valualjlc collection it will be necessary to give

a few lines explanatory of the same; The sale is made by the order of H. L. D. Lewis, Adminis-trator of the Estate of Mrs. Lorenzo Lewis, who was the wife of Lorenzo Lewis, son of LawrenceLewis, ( Washington's favorite nephew, hiisl land of Nelly Cuslis and son of Wash ington's sister, Betty.One of the first Administrators of the Estate of Genl. George Washington. This sale embraces

all the D.icuments, Letters, etc., used by the E.


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9ftisi No. 657. fei^

Persons nnahlc to altciiii ihc sale can luivc I heir bids executed hy the

Auctioneers without extra charge.

CATALOGUE.

1 LKinCRS Tl^STAMENTARY, GRANTED TO LAWRENCELICWIS and Geo. Steptoc Washington, as Executor of the Estateof Gen. Geo. Wasliini^ton, Drawn up and .Signed by Jno. Hewitt,Register of Wills, Washington County, District of Columbia, Nov.

15,1802, with Seal of Office. 4, 2 pages.

2 AUrOGRAPII CERTIFICATE OF JOHN HEWITT, Register ofWills, Wasiiington County, District of Columbia, certifying thatLawrence Lewis and Geo. S. Washington, are the Executors to theEstate of Gen. Geo. Washington, Dated Nov. 15, 1802, with theSeal of Office attached. Folio.

3 AUTOGRAPH LETTER, Signed, of Gen. Geo. Washington.4, 4 pages.

Mount Vkrnon 20th Sep 1709DUAK Silt

From Ibo niomeut Mt-s. W'ashini^lon A myself adopted the Iwo youii^f.st childrenon ho late Mr, Crslis. it became my inU'iition (it Iht-y survived me, and con dueled themselves tomy satisfaction) to consider th-m in my will, when' 1 was aliout to make a distribution of myl>rbpciiy. This determinulion has undeiirone no diminution, but is strengthened by the con-nexion which one of them bus formed with my family.

The expense at which I live and the unprodnctiveness of my Estate, together, will admitof no diminution of income, while I n-nuiin in my ])i-c?ient situation; on the contrary, were Itnot for occasional supplies of money, in payment tor Lands sold within the last four or live years,to the amount of upwards of Fifty thousand dollar-.; I should not be able to support the foi'merwithout invnlvinj; myself in debt and diltlculties

ISut. as it has been understood from ex|)ressious occasionally dropped from ^N'elly Cnstis,now) vour wife, tliat it Is the wish of you b ilh to settle in this neighborhood {contiguous to herfriends) and as it would be inexpedient, as well as expensive for you, to make a purchase ofland when amvisure whieb is in contemplation would place yon

You may also have what is properly Dogue run Farm, the Mill and Distillery on a just& equitable Kent; as also the hands belonging thereto on a reasonable hire;* it being neces-sary, in mv opinion, that a young man should have objects of employment. Idleness is disrepu-table under any eivcumstances; productive ot . o g ood, even when unaccompanied by vicioushabits;- and you might commence building as soon as you please; during the progress of which.Mount Vernon might be made your home.

Yon nuty coticeive. that building, before you have an absolute title to the land, is hazard-ous. To obviate this, I shall only remark that it'is not likely thai any occurrence will happen, orany change take place, that wciuid alter my present intention. (If the conduct of yourself andwife is su' .'h as to merit a continuauee ot it) but be this is it nuiy, that you may proceed on sureground with respt_'et to the buildings. I will agree, and this letter shall bear evidence of it, that if,thereafter, 1 should tind cause to make any oilier disposition of the property here mentioned, Iwill pay the actual cost ot such buildin


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4 THE WRAPPER IN WHICH THE ABOVE LETTER WASEnclosed, with Autograph Address by Geo. Washington, withSeal in Black Wax. 4.

Mr Lawrence Lewisat iMr Charles Carters in

Culpeper County nearFree Stevensburgli.Geo WashingtonOn the reverse, Washington has written "I have just received an account of the death of mybrother which is the occasion ot my sealing with black.'"

5 AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED, OF GENL. GEO. WASHING-TON, to Lawrence Lewis, dated Mount Vernon 28th Sep 1799.4. 4 pages.

This Interesting letter relates to the former. It speaks in decided though kind toiTns of hisdissatisfaci ion with his overseer, Ml'. Anderson, and explains more fully his intended generousgift of Lands to his adopted Daughter Nelly and Lawrence Lewis. He also mentions his reasonsloi* wishing them to take at a fair rental the Dogue Ilun Farm, Mill &c., that he may do without

theservices of an Overseer,

andattend

tohis Estate himself, if

heshould

not beagain called in-

to the Public Service of the Country.

Dear Sib

6 AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED, OF GENL. GEO. WASHING-TON to Lawrence Lewis. 4, 3 pages.

Mount Vei'iion, -Ith Aug. 1797

Your letter of the 24ih ulto has been received, and I am sori-y to hear of the los3 ofyour servant ; but it is my opinion these elopements will be much more, before they are lessfrequent: and that the persons iiialving them should never be retained, if they are recovered, asthey are sure to contaminate and discontent others. 1 wish from my soul that the Legislatureof this Stale could see the policy of a gradual Abolition of Slavei-y ; It would prev't much futuremischief.

Whenever it is convenient to you to make this place your home 1 shall be glad t o see youat it for that purpose and that there may be no misunderstanding in the matter, 1 shall inforuiyou beforehand, that yoii, servant (if you bring one) and horses, will fare in all respects as we &mine do. but that I shall e.\pt^ct tio Services from you for which pecuniary compensation will bemade. -I have already as many on wages as are suTlicient lo carry on my business, and moreindeed than 1 can tind "means to' pay, conveniently. As both your aunt and 1 are in the declineof life, and regular in our habits, especially in our hours of rising Si going to bed, 1 require someperson (fit and Proper) tocase me of tbe trouble of entertaining company ; particularly of nights,as it is my inclinsition to retire (and unless prevented by very particular comi)any, always doretire) either to bed, or to my study, soon after candle-light. In taking these duties (whichhosi)itality obliges one to bestow on company) off my hands, it would render me a very accept-able service, and for a little time only, to come, an hour in the day, now and then, devoted to therecordin of some Papers which time would not allow me to complete before I left Philadelphia,would also be acceptable, Besides there is nothing at present, that would require any portionof your time, or attention ; both of which, if you have inclination for it, might be devoted toReading, as i have a great nuiny instructive Books, on many subjects, as well as amusing ones,&c. &c &c

Your Auut unites with me in best regards for you, and I am your sincere friend andAtTectionate Uncle

Mr Lawrence LewisGEO WASHINGTON.

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AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED, OF GENL. GEO. WASHING-TON to Maj. Lawrence Lewis, dated Philadelphia, 2d Dec, 1798.4", 2 pages.

In this letter Washington mentions the trouble he has,the twelve new regiments, &e.

in making a selection of Officers for

8 AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED, OF GENL. GEO. WASHING-TON to Capt. Fielding J. Lewis, dated Mount Vernon, Feby. 27,1784. 4, 2 pages. Torn in three parts.

This letter lo his Sister Betty's son, coinnienees : '-You vei;y much mistalvC my circumstan-ces, when you siipi)OSc n^e in a cfindition to advance money, 1 made no money from my Estateduring the nine years I was absent fi'f>m it, and Ijrouglit none home with me. Those who owedmc for the greater ])art took advantage of the depreciation & paid nie otf with six pence on thepound Those to wlioni I was Indeljted, I have yet to pay, without other means, if they will notwait, than selling part of my EstJite or distressing those who were loo honest to take advan-tage of the Tender Laws to quit scores with me"

9 LETTER-PRESS COPY OF AUTOGRAPH LETTER OF GENL.Geo. Washington to Sani'l M. Fox, dated Mount Vernon, 25thJune, 1799. 4, I page.

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10 I,ETTER-l'RES.SCOPYOF/\UTOGRAI'II LETTER OF (iENL.Geo. Washington to Ilon'l Jas. Ross, dated Mount Vernon, 25th

June, 1799. 4, 2 pages.Meditating' a Hiitt at law.

11 LETTER PRESS COPY OF AUnjGRAPH LliTFER OF GENL.Geo. Washington to Sam'l Washington, dated Mount Vernon, 3i.stJan., 1799. 4, 2 pages.

In aiiHWor toil letter from lilH nephew, in which a I'cfiuost hits been mude for llic loiiii of iiceriiiln Huni of ni(iney.

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12 AUTOGRAPH CONTRACT OF GENL. GEO. WASHINGTON'S ' ''"for the Sale of Ceilain Lands to Geo. Bali, dated April lO, 1797. X^"^^ // 7/4, 2 pages. ^ '^/^ ^^^Uc^t^^

13 AUTOGRAPH RECEIPT OF GENL. GF:0. WASHINGTON TOGeo. Ball and a memoi-andum of the terms on which he sold him(Geo. Ball) Land in Gloucester County, Va., dated April 10, 1796.4. 2 pages.

All In the hantlwriting of lienl, (Jeo. Washington. Signed twice hy hiiri and twice by Geo.Ball.

14 AUTOGRAPH PliTITION OF GF:NL. GEO. WASHINGTON,praying to have certain I'oads changed which pass through hislands on Little Hunting Ci'eek. 4, 3 pages.

Cont4ilns three signatures of Genl. Gen. Washiniflon in the body of the document.

15- AUTOGRAPH SURVEY, WITH PLAN, BY GENL. GEO. WASH-INGTON. Folio, I page.

Plan and survey of lands on Ooeg's Creek, made for John liro\^n.

16 AUTOGRAPH COPY BY GENL. GEO. WASHINGTON OF ASurvey and Plan made by Jno. Warner, of certain Lands on UoegCreek. Folio, 2 pages.

17 AUTOGRAPH MEMORANDUMBY GENL. GEO. WASHINGTONof a survey made by him, endeavoring to find the Courses andContents of the land bought bj^ him of Capt Darrell.Folio, 2 pages.

A beautiful specimen of Genl. Geo. Washingtrfn's penmanship.

18 AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHAS. WEST AND GENL. GEO.Washington, dated 28th May, 1772, for the sale of Land in FairfaxCounty, lying on Doeg Creek. Signed by Genl. Geo. Washington,Chas. West, Bryan Fairfax and Thos. Chinn. Folio, 2 pages.

This doeuuieut i s a ll in tile handwriting of Genl. Geo. Washington, and contains Ws signa-ture six times i!i tlie body ot the agreement, once at the end and once ou tile back.

19 LEASE BFTWEEN CHAS. WEST AND GENL. GEORGEWashington, dated the 27th Day of October, 1772. Signed byChas. West, G. Johnston, John Thornton, John Gunnell andMatthew Campbell, and by P. Wagcner, Clerk of the Court.

This document is in tlie handwriting of Genl. Geo. Washington, and contains his signatureHve times iu the body.

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20 ESTIMATE OF THE RENT OF UOGUE RUN FARM, HIRE OFthe Negroes thereon and of other expenses, as also of the probableproduce of the farm (independent of the lands annexed thereto) inordinary years. In making this estimate, every debit that could berecollected is charged and the yield thereof, on a moderate calcu-lation, is credited. Large 4, 2 pages.

This estiniatt- iu the handwriling of Gciil. Geo. Washington was evidently made for theIjeneflt of His nephew, Lawrence Lewis, the huslxuid of his adopted daughter, Nellie Custis.

21 FOUR SPECIMENS OF GENL. GEORGE WASHINGTON'SHandwriting.

Exhibiting nine pages from his memorandum survey btiok.

22 SPECIMENS OF GENL. GEORGE WASHINGTON'S HAND-WRITING.

MtrmoiaiKlurus of surveys.

23 RECEIPT OF SAMUEL WASHINGTON BY WILLIAM BROWN,Yor monies loaned by Genl. George Washington, dated Mount

./ Vernon, May 6th, 1799. Small 4.In the handwriting of Ucnl. George Washington, with his signature in the body of the docu-

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24 A LIST OF THE CERTIFICATES SENT TO DR. STUART TOexchange for cash, agreeable to the resolution of the assembly.Small 4.

In the ! andwriting of Genl. Geo Washington, with the signature on the back, aelinowledg-ing the receipt of the cash for the above certiticates.

25 A SIGHT DRAFT, DRAWN ON GENL. GEO. WASHINGTON> ,' by William Augustus Washington, for $500, dated Haywood,

June 15th, 1799 Small 4=.Has Washington's signal nre on the back, accepting the same.

26 A SIGHT DRAFT, DRAWN ON GENL. GEO. WASHINGTONby William Augustus Washington, for jSiOO, dated Haywood,July 1 2th, 1799.

Has Washington's signature on the back, accepting the same.

27 TRANSFERENCE OF TRAVERS'S PATENT ACCORDING TOCol. George Mason. 4.

In the handwriting of Gen. George Wa.sliington.

28 A RELEASE OF CHAS WEST TO GEN. GEO. WASHINGTON,dated the 28th day of October, 1772, signed twice each by Chas.

West, G. Johnston, John Thornton, John Gunnel and MatthewCampbell, and by P. Wagener, Clerk of the Court. Large 4.In the handwriting of G.ml. (ieo. Washington, with his signature teti times in the body of

the document.

29 COPY OF A WRITING CilVEN TO MR. JAMES WELCH,October nth, 1798. 4=".

In the handwriting of, and signed by Genl. Geo. \Vashingtou.

30 PLAN OF THE TOWN AT THE CONFLUENCE OF THEOhio and G. Kanhawa. 4.

Drawn by Genl. Geo. Washington, a Iwaulil'ul specimen of his handiwork.

31 COURSES, t;TC., OF 72 ACRES OF LAND, WHICH IS TO BEconveyed to Col. Fairfax by Geo. Washington, out of 484 acres

purchased of Mr. Chas. West, together with the plan.In the handwriting of Gen. Geo. Washington, signed by him, together with his signature

twice in the body of the document.

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JteZ.^^32 COPY OF A BOND GIVEN 15Y MATTHFAV RITCHIE TO(jco. Washington, June 1st, 1796, for the payment of g8,820, with /interest, signed by Mattiiew Ritchie. Echo. 2 pages. \/

AH 111 \\w liiUidwiillnK of i:c:ii. (Jrii. WuHlihi^loii, with hlH Hlu'iiHtiin! twice In Ihe body uiiUtwice ijii the ImuU of the aocuinciil, ami liln iiutngraph leceliil fur 1 lie II rut Inalullnicnt in purlpayment of the said bond.

33 THE COURSiCS Ol" DERRICK AND WELLS' PATENT,together with the plans.

Ill the luiiidwillliig of Gcnl. Ueo. \Vushiiiyl^- ^^ ---2-'CThey were employed at his Mansion House, .Muddy Hole Farm, River Farm, Uogue Kun Farm, /I Vl4

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Geo Town 7 6- 7th Bill at Suteis 2. G. 7; Servants D 3. 9. Bill at Bladensb'g 89; Servants at Do3 lo' Bill at Vanhornes 15. 6 Servants Do 1. 10^- Getting horses ont of the Mire 1. 7. 6; 8lh Bill at

Spurriors1.-14-0.

ServantsDo 11.

1%; ferriage Elkridse 2. 8. Bill at Baltimore 14. 1. Servants

atDo3 9- . 0. Kill at Hartloras. 9. Servants Do 3.0.Bill at'Snsquehanna 14. 8. Servants at Do 1. lOJ^ inth Bill at Charlestown 1 1. 8. Servants at D1 lOVi Bill at Elkton 14. 8. Servants at Do 1. 10"^. Porier at Mitchells 3. c. Bill at the Bears' lOVS'' Ditto at Newcastle 11. 10. Ferry over Christa 2. 10; 11th Bill at Wilmington 1. 2. 10. Ser-vants Do 11 7K Ferry over Brandy-Wine 2. 10. Bill ut Chester 10-9. Servants Do 2. 0. Ferryover Schuylkil 1 I. 6. Sundries pd for besides the above 1. 10. !1. loth by chanty 7-8. Given away39. Do Do 3. 9.

Oct. 10. Gave Nelly Custis, -for Pocket Money, 75 Gain.- 8. 15. 0.

Nov 1 Sent Col. Carringtoii's expenses of an express to Mr. Patrick Henry, 25 Dollars.This snin ought to be charged to the public, being for a public purpose.

Nov. 15. Lent Madame de Segor, a French Lady In distress. Fifty Dollars.

May 7. By cash to Mrs. Washington, to pay sundry accts., Forty Dollars.

.June 7. Received on account of my oompensation from the Treasury, the whole of what is,and will be due up to the last of this mo., amounting to $4596.

July 10th, 1796. By cash sent Harriet M'ashingtou to buy her wedding cloaths, 100 Dollars.

Oct. 20. By 90 out ot the 100 Hollars left with Mr. Thos. Peter lor the suffers by Arc, returned,he having disposed of only ten of them.

Nov. 3. Gave Geo. W. Fayette, for the purpose of getting himself such small articles ofclothing as he might want, and not chusc to ask for, 100 Dollars.

Feb. 27, 1797. Gave Mrs. Washington, for her own purposes, 150 Dollars.

June 6." Paid a clock maker lor setting my clock agoing, 9s.July 17. Paid for a lock and Roll of Pomatum, 2s. 6d.

Aug 29 Sent Dr. Smith, President of Princeton College, on acet. of G. Washington Custis'sboard, schooling & expenses, 150 Dollars, & 40 Dollars more to be given to Mr. Custis to bear hisexpenses home at vacation.

39 GENERAL GEO. WASHINGTON'S LAST PRIVATE MEMO-randum book, Sept. i, 1797 to Dec. 3. 1799. Oblong, small 4,Red boards.

Thi'* book, which is on 81 closely written pages, in the handwriting of Genl. Geo. Washington,was used for a similar purpose to the one above ; is even more Interesting, as it contains the lastitem he wrote only a few days before his death. We quote a few from it.

Sept. 23, 1797. Paid Peter Gilllng (French cook) 2 dollars.

Oct. 8. Gave Mr. G. W. La Fayette a check on the Bank of Alexandria for the purpose ofdefraying his expenses to France, $300.

Oct. 18. Gave my servant Christopher, to bear his expenses to a person at Lebanon, inPennsylvania, celebrated for curing persons bit by mad animals, $25.

Oct. 23. Christopher leturned of the above $12.

Feby. 4, 1798. By cash paid Mr. Marshall ( Music ^Master) for tuning Miss Custis' Harp, $8.

Feby. 13. By subscription to Mr. Bushrod Washington's proposed Chancery Keports,110-0.

April 7. By cash paid for taking up Caisar, a llunaway Negro, $25.

July 4. By expenses at the Anniversary of ludopendenco in Alexandria, 1. 4. 0.

Sep. 10. Sent as a donation for the distres-ed inhabitants of Philadelphia, to Mr. Jones andthe Managers, $200.

Dec. 7. To Two Months pay, Italions and forage rec'd from the public by \\'arrai)t from theSecretary of War, $1039..'i0,

Dec 7 By cash paid for the following articles bought, for Miss Custis, Muslin, $65. AThread Case for .Mrs. W., $7. A Doll for Eleanor Peter, $2..')0.

Dee. 13. By cash paid for a Gold Watch for Washington Custis, $00, a Gold Watch Key, $2,Washed Chain, $1.

Feby. 28. 1799. By cash i)aid .M r. Wm. Herbert lor 4 setts of Belknap's Biography, subscribedfor by me", $14.

Dec. 3. Charge Mr. Lawrence Ijewis with cash $100, and with a check on the Bank of Alex-andria, $400. Credit the Bank therefor $100.

^^^ This is the last memorandum Washington made in this book.

40 GENL. GEO. WASHINGTON'S MEMORANDUMOF SURVEYS,made from March 17, 1770 to Aug. 28, 1778, and from April 3 toApril 20, 1799. 8. Green vellum.

This bookoontaiiis 78closely written pages, in the haiuiwriling of Genl. Geo. Washington; tothe last survey entered he has alMxed bis signature. The breach which occurs between1772an(l 1779 was covered by his services to his country. The book itself goes to show how correcthe was ami how minutely he entered Into every detail of his business.

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41 TWO BONDS OF INDKMNITY GIVEN BY HKNRY LKK,Daniel I'ayne and Wni. Sava^^c, dated April 24tli, 1767, to Geo.

W. Fairfax and Geo. Washington. Folio.

42 LETTER TO GENL. GEO. WASHINGTON FROM I IIS NEPHEW,Sam). Washington, dated Charles Town, July 7, 1797. 4'^ 2pages.

Gonl. Geo. \Vs)iiii(;tOTi has willleii on Uiu back, I' roiu All'. Saiiil. Wuxhlngton, 7lli July, 1707.

43 ARTICLES OF AGREEMICNT BICTWEEN GENL. GEORGEWashington and Israel Shreve, in relation to the sale of lands, . ^rdated March 3, 1795. Folio. 2 pages. l/^

Signed by Uuul. Geo. Wiishlngton, Col. Israel Shreve, Jus. R08s, Sbaldlock Negus and Saml.Jones.

44 ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN GENL. GEORGEWashington and Thos Green, House Joiner & Carpepter, datedOct. 2, 1793. Folio. 3 pages.


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52 LETTER TO GENL. GEO. WASHINGTON FROM ALEX.McCauI, dated Camberwell (near London), Aug. 12, 1799, withpostscript by Wm. Smith. FoHo, 3 pages.

In reference to Mr. Kolit. Stobo's title to lands in Virginia, on account of his appointment inthe Virginia regiment.

53 DEED OF TOBLA.S LEAR TO GEO. WASHINGTON, OFShares in the Potomac Company, dated April 10, 1796.Folio, 2 pages.

t / Signed by Tobias Lear, Robt. T. Hooe, George Gilpin and \^in. Hartshorne, and P. Wagener,\/ Clerk of the Court.

54 COL. CLEMENT BIDDLE'S ACCOUNT WITH GENL. GEO.Washington, together with Letter and Receipt from Col. Biddle,dated Phila., Jan. 12, 1802. 4, 2 pieces.

55 DEED OF FEOFFMENT OF THE TRUSTEES OF ALEX-ANDRIA to Geo. Washington, dated Oct. 21, 1765. 4.

Signed by John Muirand Harry Piper.

56 BOND OF CHAS. WEST, FRANCIS PEYTON AND LEVINPowell to Geo. Washington, dated Sept. 30th, 1772. Folio.

57 DEED OF TOBIAS LEAR TO GENL. GEO. WASHINGTON,for 15 shares of the Potomac Country, dated May 9, 1797. Folio.2 pages.

Signed by Tobias Lear, Geo. Gilpin, Uobt.T. Hooe, Zacha. Muncaster, Wm. Hartshorne andP. Wagener.

58 LETTER TO GENL. GEIO. WASHINGTON .FROM WM.Hartshorne, dated Alex., March 27, 1798, enclosing receipt for 20shares in the Potomac Company, together with receipt. Folio and4. 2 pages.

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59 AUTOGRAPH PROPOSALS FROM MR. J. DANDRIDGE.4.

Washington has written on the back, "Proposals from Mr. Jno. Dandridge, with a list ofSlaves in his, or his Mother's possession, purchased for and belonging to G. W n. Sep. 1795."

60 COPY OF A POWER OF ATTORNEY GIVEN TO JAS. ROSS.4-

Washington has written on the baclc, " Copy of a Power given to .James Uoss, Esq., relativeto the land sold Mr. Xalh. Ritchie, 1st Jan., 17'.IG.

61 LETTER TO GENL. GEO. WASHINGTON FROM PEYTONShort, dated Woodford County, Kentucky, Nov. 1st, 1798. 8.2 pages.

Relative to the payment of taxes. Washington has wrilt(;n on the back, "From ACr. PeytonShort, 1st Nov., 17il8."

62 LETTER FROM J. DANDRIDGE TO DR. DAVID STUART,dated Brandon, June 13, 179S. 8'^.

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65 LETTER FROM JOHN MARSHALL TO HON. B. HASSETT,

C'hiff .luMlU't: ol Ihf United SLiit'tM, 'J'lil.s U-ltor Ih niiicfi worm nileii.

66 CilRTHnCATE OF PURCHASI': TO GENL. GEO. WASHING-TON, for lot.s in tlie City of Washington, dated Sept. 25tii, 1798.Folio.

67 GENL. G1':0. WASHINGTON'S MEMORANDUM SURVEYBook, from Nov. i6tli, 1767 to March 17th, 1770. I2.

CoiiHlstliig of 41 olosoly written piigoa In the lnuulwrltliig of Ouiil. Geo. Wa^^lilngloM.

68 LOT OF MEMORANDUMS OF SURVEYS IN THE HAND-WRITING of Genl. Geo. Washington.

69 LEASE OF GENL. GEO. WASHINGTON TO JAMES WELCH,and Deed of Trust of James Welch to Genl. Geo. Washington,both dated Dec. i6th, 1797.

Tsvo (iocMiMK'iils of extiiioi'dinaiy leiigtli. eiich signed by UcnI. Geo. Wasliiiigton iind JamesWeleli; lliese liocuini-Mti are necomiiaiiied wltli a wrajjper, on wliicli Waslilngton ha.'* written," Washington to \V


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78 COL. JOHN CANNON'S ACCOUNT OF RENT COLLECTEDfor Genl. George Washington. 4 pages, folio.

Genl. George Wnshingtou h;is written on the biiek of this doeumcnl "Col. -Jiio. Cannous acct.of rents 23 April 173.5."

79 TWO ACCOUNTS OF SALES, EACH FOR 25 HOGSHEADSof tobacco, received and sold by James Maury, August, 1795, forthe account of Genl. George Washington.

80 VIRGINIA PAPER CURRENCY OWNED BY GENL. GEORGEJ/f^-/'^^^^^^ Washington, consisting of 79 pieces of various

denominations, with

' tlM^^ Aceompaniea by a wrapper in which the money was enclosed, upon which Washington has/)/ It'^ O ^vritten "Given in by Gill SimiDSon. 19th June 1784, to G. Washington."

,^ '^, 8 1 VIRGINIA PAPER CURRENCY OWNED BY GENL. GEORGE/^ .^^f^S^ list of the .same

Jy 83 LOTTERY TICKETS OWNEDBY GENL. GEO. WASHINGTON,consisting of 6 tickets in the Delaware Lottery, for land belonging

Ii ^ to the Earle of Sterling, in the provinces of New York and New

Ajf ' ^i^ Jersey, together with the printed scheme of the lottery.On the bottom of the scheme of the lottery Washington has written, " 5298 to 5303 inclusive,

kept by G. W. ; these numbers agree with the numbers on the lottery tickets, which are all inone piece, and signed by the Earle of Sterling.

84 LOTTERY TICKETS OWNEDBY GENL. GEO. WASHINGTON,consisting of tickets in the United States Lottery, promulgated bya resolution of Congress passed at Philadelphia, Nov. iSth, 1776.

All signed by John Purvianee.

85 OIL PORTRAIT OF BETTY WASHINGTON, from life, byWertmuller.

Life Size. Betty was the sister of Genl. Geo. Washington. This is the only portrait of thispersonage known to exist.

86 OIL PORTRAIT OF COL. FIELDING LEWIS, by Wertmuller.Col. Lewis, the fathei" of Lawrence Lewis {who was the husband of Nelly Custis, Washing-

ton's adopted daughter) was Washington's greatest friend, and husband of his sister, BettyWashington. Life size.

87 GENL. GEO. WASHINGTON'S HALL, OR SIDE TABLE,mahogany, with fluted legs and Egyptian marble top.

In an excellent state of preservation.

88 LARGE ROSE CHINA PUNCH BOWL.Owned by Genl. Goo. Washington, The bowl is KJ inches in diameter, was broken in half,

but has been cleverly repaired.

89 SOLID SILVER PUNCH LADLE, WITH TWISTED WHALE-BONE handle.

Owned by Genl. Geo. Washington ; an exquisite piece of work ; curious shaped bowl.

90 CANTON CHINA SMALL TUREEN, WITH LID.This matches some other pieces of china now in possession of the Mount Vernon Society.

It was decorated to order, at Canton, China, with the American eagle, for Genl. Geo. Washington.

91 TWO SILVER-PLATED, ON COPPER. SECRETARY CANDLE-STICKS.

Owned bj' Genl. Geo. Washington, and used by him at his secretary when he was prono towrite letters by candle light.

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92 2 OLD ENGLISH SILVER I'LATED ON COPPER MANTELCiiiiillesticks.

OwiMiil by Gcnl. \Vuliinf;l'Hi,

93 OLD ENGLISH SILVER PLATED ON COPPER HIGH LAMPStand.

Ownnd by (Jeiil. Wiishliifiton. 19 Inches in height, with base H Itichen In dlumctcr. Thlcould easily be iiHcrod Into u candlestick,

94 OLD ENGLISH CUT ROSE GLASS FRUIT DISH.Owned by (Jenl. Washington. I'oifect In every reBpcct.

95 OLD ENGLISH CUT ROSE GLASS WATER PITCHER.Owned by Gml. Washington, tutting being of diapuiy design.

96 OLD ENGLISH CUT ROSE GLASS CRFIAM PITCHER.Owned by tienl. Washington. Perfect In every respect.

97 8 OLD ENGLISH CUT ROSE GLASS PUNCH GLASSES-Owned by Oenl. Washington. Kluled lops with handles. Will be sold separately.

98 I DITTO. DAMAGED.

99 5 OLD ENGLISH CUT ROSE GLASS JELLY TUMBLERS.Owned by Genl. Washington. Flntedtops. To bcsold separately.

100 7 OLD ENGLISH DIAMOND ENGRAVED AND CUT MA-DEIRA Glasses, with square bases.

Owned by Genl. Washington. To be sold separately .

loi OLD ENGLISH CUT ROSE GLASS BUTTER DISH.Owned by Genl. Washington. Fluted top.102 2 OLD ENGLISH CUT ROSE GLASS SALT CELLARS.

Owned by Genl. Washington. Fluted tops.

103 5 TALL HOCK GLASSES.Owned by Genl. Washington.

104 OLD ENGLISH CUT ROSE GLASS SHERRY.Owned by Genl. Washington.

105 2 OLD ENGLISH CUT ROSE GLASS MADEIRA DECANTERS.Owned by George Washington.

106 OLD ENGLISH CUT ROSE GLASS BRANDY DECANTER.Owned by (Jeul. Washington. Diamond and fan pattern.

107 2 OLD ENGLISH CUT ROSE GLASS PRESERVE DISHES.Owned by Genl. Washington. Fluted tops.

108 2 DITTO. SOMEWHAT SMALLER.Owned by Genl. Washington. To be sold sepamtely.

109 2 DECORATED FRENCH CHINA CUPS AND SAUCERS.Owned by Genl. Washington.

1 10 DECORATED FRENCH CHINA CUP AND SAUCER.Owned by Genl. Washington.

1 1 DECORATED FRENCH CHINA CUP.Owned by Genl. Washington.


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1 1 PAIR PORCELAIN MANTEL VASES.Owned by Genl. Washiiigloii. These vases, which were made by

the flrst porcelain manu-lUetorv, situated at Phihideli)hia nearthe river Schuylliill, are decorated with palmed medallionsof scenes from Don Quixote, Naval Battle, etc., with gilded griffin handles, and highly burnishedgold bases.

They were no doubt presented by the manufacturer to Genl. Washington.

113 2 WHITE CANTON CHINA DESSERT PLATES, GILT DECO-RATIONS.

Owned by Genl. Geo. Washington.

114 WHITE CANTON CHINA BERRY DISH, GILT DECORA-TIONS.


115 FINE OLD FRENCH MARBLE MANTLE CLOCK.Owned by Genl. Geo. Washington. This clock has the old-fashioned bull's eye face, with

brass hands ; the works ai-e supported bv four columns of black marble resting on a marble base,and supporting a white marble top piece, surrounded by ISuhl work emblematic of the Americaneagle; the pendulum represents the San with divulgent rays. The whole is a work of ai-t such aswill be hard to And even in this period of excellence in manufacture and taste. Made by Ureul,of raris.

116 OLD ENGLISH CUT ROSE GLASS CANDELABRA BASE,with one arm piece.

Owned by Genl. Geo. Washington. Can be altered into a beautiful one-light candlestick.

117 CARVED MAHOGANY PIANO STOOL.Owned by Xelly Custis, adopted daughter of Genl. Geo. Washington, and wife of Lawrence

Lewis. The seat represents two dolphins, their tails forming a back rest. The base, which ishandsomely carved, is supported by lour dolphins.

118 OLD ENGLISH OPENWORK SILVER PLATED ON COPPER,Cake Basket.


119 BRANDY CASTER, CONTAINING AN EXQUISITELY CUTglass decanter, and 8 cut gkiss brandy tumblers, resting on fire-gilttray, inlaid with decorated mirror

Owned by Genl. Geo. Washington. A beautiful specimen of cut glass.

120 OLD ENGLISH CUT ROSE GLASS CELERY HOLDER.Owned by Genl. Geo. Washington.

121 OLD ENGLISH SILVER PLATED ON COPPER, LIQUORCaster, with 4 exquisite cut glass bottles.

Owuca by Liiwrencc Lewis, favorite nephew of Genl. Geo. Wabhiu^ton, and husband olNelly Custis, and supposed to have also been the i^roperty of Genl. Geo. Washington.

122 OLD ENGLISH CUT ROSE GLASS SHERRY DECANTER.Owned by Genl. Geo. Washington.

123 3 CURIOUSLY CARVED INDIAN CLAY PIPES, WITHStems.

Owned by Genl. Geo. Washington, and presented to him by various Indian Chiefs. Not onlyrare on account of thidr relationship to Washington, but exquisite pieces of North AmericanIndian worlcmanshfp.

124 OLD ENGLISH SILVER PLATED ON COPPER, CANDLESnuffer Tray.Owned by Genl. Geo. Washington.


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125 NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN WAR CLUB, WITH SPEARblade, the liandlc is studded with brass nails and bound with raw

hide.Owned by J.iiwicnt'i: I.cwln.

126 MALAY CREASE, WriH WOODEN SCABBARD AND CURI-OUSLY carved cocoa wood handle.

Owned by Lawrence Lewis.

127 OLD ENGLISH WEDGEWOODWATER PITCHER.Owned l>y Lawienee Lewis.

128 ENGLISH CHINA FRUIT PLATE.Owned liy Lawrence Lewis.

129 2 FRENCH CHINA WATER PITCHERS, DECORATED WITHgilt bands.

Owned by Mrs. Lorenzo Lewis, wile uf the MOn of Lawrence Lewis.

130 SMALL CARARA MARBLE BUST OF GENL. ZACKARYTaylor.

Presented to Nelly Custis, adopted daughter of Genl. Washington, by (ien. Taylor him-self, an exquisite piece of seulpluie.

131 BRONZE POMPEIAN LAMP, DECORATED Willi NUDEfigures.

Supposed to have been the property of Gcnl. Washington.

132 OLD ENGLISH CUT AND ENGRAVED GLASS GOBLETwith square base.

Owned by LawrenceLewis ; engraved with the letter, square base.

133 OLD ENGLISH SOLID SILVER PEPPER BOX.

134 4 CUT GLASS ASSORTED WINE.

135 12 PURPLE GLASS HOCKS.

136 REVOLUTIONARY POWDER FLASK, MADE OF OX HORN,inlaid with white bone.

137 MEXICAN CURBED BIT, WITH PLATED HORSE HIDEreins.

138 PAIR HANDSOMELY CARVED WOOD MEXICAN STIR-RUPS, captured at the Battle of Monterey.

139 MEXICAN EMBROIDERED LEATHER SADDLE BAG,captui-ed at the Battle of Monterey.

140 MAROON CLOTH PIANO COVER.Handsomely embroidered by Nelly Custis, adopted daughter of Gcnl. George Washington.

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'^^^Mc'141 OVAL PORCELAIN PLACQUE, WITH BUST OF BENJ.Franklin in relief, surrounded by a wreath of roses and lilies in Jhigh relief.

Presented to Genl. Geo. Washington by some of his admirers. This is no doubt uniqueand Is an exquisite piece of workmanship iii porcelain, size of placque sy^ in. by 8^ in.


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THE LIBRARY.142 Home, Henry. Loose hints upon education, chiefly concerning the

culture of the heart. 8, calf. Edingurgh, 1782

From the librai-y of Geul. Ueo. Washiiiston, with his autograph on the title page.

143 Ramsay, Allan. The tea table misccllanj', or a choice collection of

,f songs, Scots and English, 12th edition, portrait. 4 vols, in i. 12,

old calf. Edinburgh, 1760

This volume of Facitious Poetry contains ou the title page the autograph of "MarthaParke Custis, 1768," hofore she became Mrs. Geul. George Washington.

^^ 144 Hervey, James. Meditation and contemplations.Frontispiece.

2vols.

12, old calf. London, 1750These voIaniRs contain4aulographsof Mary Washington, mother of Genl. Geo. Washington:

she has once written her name on the back of each frontispiece, and twice on the title pageof vol

""1 Mary Washington's autograph is the rarest of all the Washington family.>>^ 145 The Female Spectator. Frontispiece. Vol.2. 12, old calf.London, 1750

Has the autograph of Mary Washington on title page.

146 Ditto. Vol. 3.Has the autograph of Mary Washington on title page.

147 Ditto. Vol. 4.Has the autograph of Mary Washington on title page, and a letter-press copy of a letter

of Genl. GeorgeWashington, inserted.

248 Williams, Helen Maria. Letters from France, containing a great

variety of original information concerning the most importantevents that have occurred in that country in the years 1790-91-

92-93. 6 vols, in 3. 12, calf, gilt. Dublin, 1794Has the autograph of M. Washington in two of the volumes.

149 Sharp, Dr. John. A Sermon preached before the Queen at St. James'Chapel, on Good Friday, March 26th, 1703. 12, boards.

London, 1778Has the autograph of M. Washington on the second page.

1 50 The Bee, or Literary Weekly Intelligencer, by James Anderson. Vol 7.

12, old calf, gilt. Edinburgh, 1792Has written on the title page "Given to Eleanor Parke Lewis by herbeloved Grand Mamma."This volume was evidently taken fi'omthe Library of Genl. Geoige Washington, as several

volumes of this same work appeared in the catalogue of his library which was sold in 1876, andwere bound to match this one.

151 Rigg, Edward. The new American Latin Grammar. i6, sheep.A school book used by George Washington Parke Curtis, Washington's adopted soi

his autograph on title page as also his autograph written out in full on Ihe inside of cover.

^^Tyf^M'*'*'^ 152 Gray, Mr. Poems by. 120. London, 1768'

'Hiis the antoiiranh on title page ".John Kandolph, Virginia, 1787." Originally bound in oldHas the autograph on title page ".John Kandolph, Virginia, 1787." Originally bound in old

calf, one side of cover missing.

153 White, John. Journal of a voyage to New South Wales, with 65plates of nondescript Animals, Birds, Lizards, Serpents, curious

cones of trees and other natural productions. 4, old calf, gilt.London, 1790

The prints In th is book were colored by Kleanor Parke Lewis, in the year 1801.


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154 Iicland, Sanuicl. Picturesque views on the River Wye, from its source

atI'linlimnion Mill to its junction with the Severn below Chepstow,

with observations on tiic Public Jûildings and other works of artin its vicinity, with 31 aquetints. Small 4'^, half roan.

London, 1797I-ariô impcr t'opy, f r*>u i l li e author, with the uutotrruph of Kleitiior J'iirkt: LcwiH on llrHl

pngo ol' piffiice.

155 Grammatical Exercise Book, in the handwriting of Eleanor ParkeCurtis, Washington's adopted daughter, with her autograph inseveral places throughtout the book.

1 56 Thomas, Robt. The Modern Practice of Physic. 8, sheep.New York, 1871

Willi uulogi'u|)h of EliMiMoi- I'aike Lewis on title page.

157 Roscoe, Wm. The Life of Lorenzo De Medici, call the n-agnificent. , (^f'*-'^^^Portrait. 2 vols. 8, old calf. Philadelphia, 1803 '

On each title piijje is written In NellioCustis' humiwiiting "Eleanor P. Lewis For mychildGeorge Wushinglun (Justls Lewis."

158 Roscoe, Wm. The Life and Pontificate of Leo X. Portraits. 4 vols. f^^tî /^8, old calf, gilt, Philadelphia, 1805

'Ôn each litU; page is written " Eleanor I*arlve Lewis, Marchlth, 1311, For my child Lorenzo

Lewis."

159 A collection of Poems. Vol. 6. 12, old calf. London, 1766With the Ijcwis Book Plate, and autograph of Eleanor Parlce Custis Lewis.

160. Smith, Charlotte. Montalbcit, a novel. 2 vols. 12, sheep. Printed

by Geo. Kline. Philadelphia, N DHas antograpli of Kleanor Parke Lewis on each title page.

161 Bloomfield, Robt. The wild flowers, or Pastral and Local Poetry.Illustrated with wood engravings. 12, boards, uncut.

Philadelphia, 1806Contains the poem on Dr. Jenncr's Celebrated Discovery of Vaccination.Has autograph of Kleanor Parke Lewis on title page.

162 La Fontaine, Augustus. The Village Pastor and his Children. 2 vols.12, boards, uncut. New York, l8lO

Has autograph of Eleanor Farke Lewis on title page.

163 Rowson Mrs. The Inquisitor, or Invisible Rambler. 3 vols, in I.12, old calf. Philadelphia, 1794

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^lyuJ/V' 1 68 Beattie, James. Works of. Portrait, i o vols., 1 6, calf, gilt.' f}^ Philadelphia, 1809

Has autograph of Eluauor 1". Lewis on each title page.

169 Bloomfield, Robt. The Banks of Wye. A Poem. i6, boards.New York, 1812

Owned by Eleanor P. Lewis.

170 Vega, Lope dc. Poesias Escogidas de, y dc D. Juan de Jauregui.16. calf. Madrid, 1821

Has written on the fly leaf "Mrs. Lewis will please accept this little volume from a gratefulrepresentative of a survivor of 'Tli'^'ai/i/wi'/oB." "O Libertart preeiosa, no comparaaa ae oroLa Fayette.''''

^ I \/ 171 The Literary Miscellany of Prose and Poetry. Frontispiece.V^r 16, sheep. Philadelphia, 1795Has autograph of "Eleanor Parke Custis, 1798" on liack of title page.

172 Fenelon's Adventure de Telemaco. Portrait. 2 vols., i6, sheep.London, i8oi

Has written on title page "Presented bv Mr. deCezeron to Eleanor Parke Lewis, at Bath,Aug. nth, 181-2."

173 Scottj Walter. Marmion. A Tale of Flodden Field. 16, calfPhiladelphia, 1 807

With autograph of E. P. LcVis on fly leaf.

174 Three Odd Volumes of Novels, Etc. 12, sheep.All with autograph of Eleanor Parke Custis on title page.

175 Volume of Piano Music owned by Eleanor Parke Custis, with herautograph in several places throughout the book. Containing

Overture to the Deserter. Philadelphia, printed for A. Reinagle.

A selection of the most favorite Scot's tunes, with variations forthe piano forte or harpsicorde. Composed by A. Reinagle, Phila-delphia

;printed for the author, John Aitken, sculpt. Federal

March as performed in the grand procession in Philadelphia, July4th, 1788, composed by Alex. Reinagle. Chorus, sung beforeGenl. Washington as he passed under the triumphal arch, raised onthe bridge of Trenton, April 21st, 1789, set to music and dedicatedby permission, to Mrs. Washington, by A. Reinagle, Philadelphia.Printed for the author. C. Tibout, Sculp. A collection of favoritesongs, sung at Vaux Hall. Rendered for the piano-forte by Alex.Reinagle, Philadelphia. Printed for A. Reinagle. J. Aitken, Sculp.Parts I and 2, also several other pieces of music bearing earlyPhiladelphia imprints.

176 Volume of Piano Music, owned by Eleanor Parke Custis, with herautograph on the title page, containing The President's March.Arranged for two performers on one piano by R. T. Taylor, Phila-delphia. F^ngraved and published by Wm. Priest. A Poor LittleGypsy, composed by Dr. Arnold and published by Mr. Trisobio,No. 66 North Front Street, Philadelphia. President's March andCaira, publi.shed by Carr & Co., Philadelphia, and several otherpieces of music bearing early Philadelphia imprints.

177 3 Volumes of I'iano Music, owned by Eleanor Parke Custis, includingseveral pieces of music, the score and words written by variousmembers of her family.


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17S Volume (jl Music bclon^'iiif; to Eleanor I'arkc Custis, coiUainiii^ theBattle of Trenton, a Sunato for the piano forte, dedicated to Gcnl.

Washington, New York. Printed and sold by JamesI

fcwitt,together with several other pieces of early music.

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203 Tliirty Colored Portraits in costume of noted French Actors andActresses. Hound in i vol. Folio, half roan.

204 Thirty-seven Lithographic Portraits of Imminent I'Vench Charactersof the period of the French Revolution. 1 vol. 4, half roan.

205 Amos, Win. The Theory and Practice of Drill Husbandry. Illus-trated. 4, boards, uncut. Boston, I 802

206 Miller, J. The Country Gentlemen's Architect. With 32 plates. 4. j^^^^"'"'London, 1797

207 Thorsby, John. The History and Antiquities of the Town andCounty of the Town of Nottingham. Containing the whole ofThoroten's account of that place and all that is valuable in Dccring.With portrait and numerous fine old etchings and copper plates.4, calf. Nottingham, 179s

208 Simpson, Rev. Joseph. Science Revived ; or, the Vision of Alfred.A Poem. 4, boards, uncut. London, 1802

209 Atkinson's Book of Nature. Numerous plates. Vol. i, 4^, boards.Philadelphia, 1834

210 The Cultivator. From March, 1834 to December, 1837. 4, boards.Albany

211 The Literary Gazette; or, Journal of Criticism, Science and the Arts.January 6th to December 29th, 1 821. 4, half bound.

Philadelphia

212 Rees' Cyclopaedia; or, Universal Dictionary of Science, Art and Litera-ture. 41 vols, text and 6 vols, plates, together 47 vols.4, half roan. Philadelphia, N. D

213 Pinkerton, John. A General Collection of the Best and Most Interest-ing Voyages and Travels in all Parts of the World. Illu.stratedwith numerous engravings. 6 vols., 4. Philadelphia, 1810

214 Wilkes, Charles. Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition,during the Years 1838 to 1842. Illu-strated.

5 vols, and atlas, imperial 8, uncut. Philadelphia, 1845

215 Longacre & Herring's National Portrait Gallery of DistinguishedAmericans. With all the portraits.3 vols., royal 8, half Russia. Philadelphia, 1834-36

216 Bentley's Miscellany. American Edition. With numerous illustrationsby Cruikshank, Leech, etc. 10 vols., 8, half calf.

New York, 1838-42217 Penny Magazine. 3 odd vols., 8. m^^C^218 Brownell, Thos. C. The Family Prayer Book. Imperial 8^, sheep.

New York, 1841

219 Andubon, Jno. Jas. Ornithological Biography; or. an Account ofthe Habits of the Birds of the United States. Accompanied by

descriptions of the objects represented in the work, entitled theBirds of America. Royal 8^, muslin, uncut. Philadelphia, 1831 >^^^^^


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220 Webber, C. W. The Hunter-Naturalist. Romance of Sporting ; or,Wild Scenes and Wild Hunters. Illustrated.Royal 8, cloth, uncut. Philadelphia, 1852

221 Illustrations of the Celebrated Traj^edy of Faustus, by Goethe. En-graved by Henry Stone. Oblong 4, boards. Washington, 1824

222 Combe, Wm. The Second Tour of Doctor Syntax in Search of Con-solation. Colored plates by Rowlandson. 8, boards, uncut.

Philadelphia, 1822

223 McKenney, Thos. L. Memoirs, Official and Personal. With Sketchesof Iravels among the Northern and Southern Indians. Illustrated.8, cloth. New York, 1846

224 Cuvier, Baron. The Animal Kingdom. The Crustacea, Arachnidesand Insecta, by P. A. Latreille. Translated by H. McMurtrie.Illustrated. 4 vols., 8, boards, uncut. -New York, 1831

225 Prescott, Wm. H. History of the Conquest of Mexico, with a Prelimi-nary View of the Ancient Mexican Civilization. Portrait.3 vols., 8, cloth. New York, 1847

226 Moore, Thos. Letters and Journals of Lord Byron. With Notices ofhis Life. Portrait. 2 vols., 8"^, boards, uncut. New York, 1830

227 Percy's Reliques of Ancient English Poetry, Consisting of Old HeroicBallads, Songs and other Pieces of our Earlier Poets.3 vols., 8, boards, uncut. Philadelphia, 1823

228 Scott, Sir Walter. The Life of Napoleon Buonaparte.3 vols., 8, boards, uncut. Philadelphia, 1827

229 Davis, Matthew L. Memoirs of Aaron Burr. With MiscellaneousSelections from his Correspondence. Portrait. 2 vols., 8, cloth.

New York, 1S36

230 Buckland, Rev. Wm. Geology and Mineralogy. 2 vols., 8, cloth.Philadelphia, 1837

231 Le Sage's Adventures of Gil Bias of San tillane Tran.slated by T.H SmoUet, with the illustrations by Smirke.

, 3 vols., 8, boards, uncut. New York, 1824

232 .Shaw, Geo. General Zoology. Illustrated. 8 vols., 8, boards.London, 1825

233 Memoirs of the Board of Agriculture of the State of New York.Vol. 2, 8, boards, uncut. Albany, 1823

234 Lewis and Clark, Capts. History of the Expedition under the Com-mand of, to the Sources of the Missouri, thence Across the RockyMountains and down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean, in1S04-S-6. 'With Maps. 2 vols, 8, boards, uncut.

Philadelphia, 18 14

235 Russell, Wm. The History of Ancient Europe, with a View of theRevolution in Asia and Africa; and The History of ModernEurope, with an account of the Decline and Fall of the RomanEmpire. Together 8 vols., 8, calf, gilt. Philadelphia, 1800-1

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236 Morris, (jouvcrncur. Tlic Life of. With Selections from Ills Corres-pondence and Miscellaneous Tapers. By Jared Sparks. Portrait.3 vols., 8, boards, uncut. Boston, 1832

237 Pitkin, Timothy. A Statistical View of the Commerce of the UnitedStates. 8, boards, uncut. New York, 1817

Pruiiiitu11(iii copy to Lawrence Lewis from tlic uuthor.

238 Peale, Rembrandt. Notes on Italy. 8", boards, uncut.Philadelphia, 1831

239 Parry, Wm. The Last Days of Lord liyron. With Mis Lordshiji'sOpinions on Various Subjects. With colored plates.8, boards, uncut. London, 1825

Very rare.

240 Browne, D. J. The Sylva Americana or a Description of the ForestTrees indigcneous to the United States. Practically and Botani-cally considered. Illustrated. S, muslin, uncut. Bo.ston, 1832

Scarce.

241 Boaden, Jas. Memoirs of Mrs. Siddons. 8, uncut.Philadelphia, 1827

242 Puckler-Muskau, Prince. Tour in England, Ireland and France. 8,uncut. Philadelphia, 1833

243 Taylor, Gcnl. Z. Life and Public Services of. New York, 1846, andGenl. Taylor's Life, Battles and Dispatches, Philadelphia, 1847.

In one volume. 8, boards.

244 Hemans, Mrs. Felica. The Forest Sanctuary and other Poems, andThe League of the Alps and other Poems. 2 vols. 8^, cloth uncut.

Boston, 1826-27

245 Segur, Count. Memoir and Recollections of. 8, boards, uncut.Boston, 1825

Willi uutoi^niph of Eleuiior Pivrke Lewis on title.

246 Virginia. Acts passed at a General Assembly of the Commonwealthof, for 1810. 8, boards. Richmond, 181

247 Spanish Inquisition. Records of the. 8, boards, uncut.

Boston, 1828

248 Washington, Genl. Revolutionary orders of. Issued during the years1778-80-81 and 82. Selected from the MSS. of Jno. Whiting.

8", cloth, uncut. New York, 1844

249 Saet, Henry. A Voyage to Abyssenia, and Travels in that Country.8, boards, uncut. Philadelphia, 18 16

250 Porter, Capt. David. Journal of a Cruise made to the Pacific Ocean,in the Lfnited States Frigate " Essex," in the years 1812-13 and14. Illustrated. 2 vols in i. 8"", boards, uncut.

Philadelphia, 1815

251 Wood, Thos. The Mosaic History of the Creation of the World.8, cloth. New York, 1831

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252 Hone, Wm. The Table Book, with 70 Engravings by Cruikshankand others. 2 vols. 8, boards, uncut London, 1827

First edition.

253 Another copy, in the same condition.

254 American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine from the commence-ment, September, 1829, to August, 1834. Vol i to 5. 8, halfRussia. Baltimore

Very scarce, with all the Plates and Portraits of Famous Horses, incliKliiig a View of "TheCastle of the State in Schuylkill."

255 Co.xe, Jno. R. An Inquiry unto the Claim of Dr. Wm. Harvey, tothe Discovery of the Circulation of the Blood. 8, boards. 2

copies. Philadelphia, 1834

256 Stephens, Jno. L. Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapasand Yucatan. Illustrated. 2 vols. 8. cloth. New York, 1841

First edition.

257 Sanderson, Jno. Biography ot the Signers to the Declaration of Inde-pendence, with portraits. 9 vols., old tree calf, gilt.

Philadelphia, 1823Fine copy. First issue.

H 258 Clarenden, Edward, Earl of The History of the Rebelhon and CivilWars in England. 6 vols., 8^, calf. Boston, 2827

259 Analectic Magazine. The. With all the Plates, Jan. 181 3 to Dec. 18 14.

4 vols., 8, half roan. Philadelphia

260 Sporting Magazine. The. Or Monthly Calendar of the Transactions ofthe Turf. 'J he Chase and every other Diversion. Numerous plates.Oct. 1792 to Sep. 1795. 6 vols., 8,old calf. London

261 Botta, Chas. History of the War of the Independence of the UnitedStates of America. Illustrated. 2 vols., 8, slieep.

New Haven, 1834.

262 Vaillant, M. Le. Travels into the Interior Parts of Africa, by the wayof the CapeofGood Hope, in 1780, '81, '82, '83, '84 and '85. Illus-ti-ated with copper plates. 5 vols., 8^, call, gilt. London, 1796

263 Goldsmith, Oliver. A History of the Earth and Animated Nature.Illustrated. 5 vols., 8^, calf, gilt. Philadelphia, 1825

264 Plutarch's Lives. Translated by Jno. and Wm. Langhorne.4 vols., 8, sheep. Philadelphia, 1825

265 Josephus, Flavins. The Genuine Works of. Translated by Wm.Whuston, revised by Rev. Saml. Burder. 4 vols., 8, half calf.

New York, 1823

266 Another copy. 2 vols., 8, sheep. Philadelphia, 1829

267 Byron, Lord. The Poetical Works of With Illustrations by Stothard.4 vols., 8 calf, gilt, marble egde. Murray, London, 1815

268 Bisset, Robt. The History of the Reign of George III to the Termina-tion of the late War. 4 vols., 8, sheep. Baltimore, 1810


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269 Saint Picriu, J. 11. 15. I)c. Studies of Nature. Illustrated. 8, calfLondon,

1798270 Smollett, rcjbias. 'I'hc Miscellaneous Works of. With the Plates by "^^l.^^

Rowlandson. 6 vols., 8, sheep. Fldinburgh, 1780

271 Ilume, David. The History of Kngland. From the Invasion of JuliusCiesar to the Revolution in 1688. Portraits. 7 vols., 8'^, calf

Baltimore, 18 10Has a\ilO(;iupli ot Kloiinor rmko J.uwls on the title puges.

272 Smollett, T. The History of p^ngland from the Revolution to theDeath of George II. Portraits. 4 vols., 8, calf. Baltimore, 1810

Pi-eaentod to Lorenzo Lewis. By his mother, Eleanor Parke Lewis.

273 Tacitus, Cornelius. The Works of With an Essay on his Life andGenius. By Arthur Murphy. 6 vols., 8'-', paneled, calf, gilt.

Washington, 1822

274 Charlevoix, Father. The History of Paraguay, containing amongstmany other New, Curious and Interesting Particulars of thatCountry. 2 vols., 8, old calf Dublin, 1769

27s Dwight, Timothy. Theology : Explained and Defended.4 vols., 8, sheep. New York, 1828

276 Accum, P'rederick. System of Theoretical and Practical Chemistry.2 vols., 8, sheep. Philadelphia, 18 14

277 Godman, Jno. D. American Natural History. Illustrated.3 vols., 8^, sheep. Philadelphia, 1826

278 Spain. The History of I'roin the Establishment of the Colony ofGades by the Phoenicians to the Death of Ferdinand.3 vols., 8, calf. London, 1793

279 P'rance. The History of From the most early records to the Deathof Louis XVI. The ancient Part by Wm. Beckford. 4 vols., 8,sheep. London. 1794

280 Adams, Geo. Astronomical and Geographical Essays. 8, old calf.Whitehall, 1800

281 Lee, Henry. Memoirs of the War in the Southern Department of theUnited States. Portraits. 2 vols., 8, sheep. Philadelphia, 1812

282 Marshall, H. The History of Kentucky. Exhibiting an account ofthe Modern Discovery, Settlement, Progressive Movement, Civiland Military Transactions, and the Present State of the Country.2 vols., 8, sheep. P'rankford, 1824

283 Register of the Times or Political Museum. Containing a Select,Impartial and Interesting Collection of Political Transactions andOccurences, with all the Portraits. Plates and Maps. Vols., i to 8.8, sheep. London, 1794-95

284 Memoirs of the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture.Vols., 1 to 3, 8, sheep. Philadelphia, 1S08-14

Contains a Statistical Account of the Schuylkill Permanent Bridge, ISWi, with Plate.


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285 Marsliall, Jno. The Life of George Washington. Portrait. 5 vols.Text 8, and i vol. Maps. 4. Together 6 vols., half roan.

Philadelphia, 1804

286 Smith, Samuel -S. Sermons by. 2 vols. 8-^, .sheep. Philadelphia, 182

287 Perouse, J. F. G. De La. Voyage Round the World in 1785-86-87-88. With Portraits and Maps. 3 vols., 8, sheep. London, 1798

288 Port P'olio. The. A Monthly Magazine conducted by Oliver Old-school. From the Commencement January 1809, to July 1816.With all the Plates. 15 vols., 8^, half roan. Philadelphia

Fine Set.

289 Bronson's Select Reviews and Spirit of the Foreign Magazine.Vols. I to 8. 8, half roan. Philadelphia, 1S09-12

Rare.

290 English Review ; or, an Abstract of English and Foreign Literature.From January, 1783 to June, 1793. 21 vols., 8, half calf.

London

291 Coxe's Emporium of Arts and Sciences. May, 1812 to October, 1814.5 vols., 8, half roan. Philadelphia

292 Hall, Thos. A Complete Body of Husbandry. Illustrated.4 vols., 8, old calf. London, 1758

293 Denon, Vivant. Travels in Upper and Lower Egypt Illu.strated.2 vols., S'^, sheep. New York, 1803

294 Buffon's Natural History. Abridged. Illustrated; 2 vols., 8, sheep.London, 1792

295 Volney, C. F. Travels Through Syria and Egypt in 1783-4-5. Illus-trated. 2 vols., 8, sheep. London, 1788

296 Robert=on, Wm. The History of the Reign of the Emperor CharlesY. 3 vols., 8, sheep. Philadelphia, 18 12

297 Shakespeare, Wm. The Plays of Illustrated with copper plates.8 vols., 8, sheep. London, 1796

298 Washington, Bushrod. Reports of Cases Argued and Determined inthe Court of Appeals, Virginia. 2 vols., 8, sheep.

Richmond, 1798

299 Worthington, Wm. The Evidence of Christianity.2 vols., 8, old calf London, 1769

300 I'remont, J. C. Report of the Exploring Expedition to the RockyMountains. 8, cloth. Washington, 1845

301 Pike, Major Z. M. An Account of the Expeditions to the Source ofthe Mississippi and through the Western Parts of Louisiana to theSources of the Arkansaw, Kans, La Platte and Pierre Jaun Rivers.

With illustrations.I vol. te.xt, 8, and l vol. maps, 4 ; together, 2 vols.

Philadelphia, 18 10


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302 Smcllic, Win. The I'liilosophy of Natural History. 8'^, slicc[).Philadelphia, 1791

303 Davics, W'tii. Plays Written for a Private Theatre. 8, calf.London, 1786

304 Money, J. The History of the Campaign of 1792 between the Armiesof P" ranee and the Allies. 8*^, calf London, 1794

305 Burns, Robt The Works of. With Life. 8^^, sheep.New York, 1826

306 Carter, Geo. A Narrative of the Loss of the Grosvenor, East Tndia-man. Illustrated. 8, old calf London, 1791

307 13un)'an, Jno The Pilgrim's Progress. 8, calf. New York, 1822

308 Acts Passed at a General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginiafor 1807 and 1808. In one vol , 8, boards. Richmond

309 Piorrow. Geo. The Bible in Spain. 8, half roan.Philadelphia, 1843

310 Uwight, Timothy. Sermon, September 16, 181 3, before the AmericanBoard for P'oreign Mission. 8, boards, uncut. Boston, 1 81

I'l'orientalion cojjy I'roju tlie luitlioi' to Mrs. Elcjinnr p. Lewis.

31 I Ruschenbergcr, W. S. W. A Voyage Round the World in 1835, '36and '37. 8, cloth. Philadelphia, 1838

312 Cruikshank'sUniversal Songster. Illustrated. Vol. i. 8^, half bound.

London, 1825

313 Tucker, G. ICssays on Various Subjects of Taste. Morals and NationalPolicy. 8, calf, gilt. Georgetown, 1822

Piesentation copy from the author to E. 1*. Lewis.

314 Caustick, Christopher. The Modern Philosopher or Terrible Traclora-tion. 8, boards, uncut. Philadelphia, 1806

3 1 Warden, D. B. A Chorographical and Statistical Description of theDistrict of Columbia. The Seat of the General Government of theUnited States. With an engraved plan of the District, and View ofthe Capitol. 8, boards, uncut. Paris, 18 16

Exceedingly scurcc.

816 Roll, Mr. A New and Accurate History of South America. Contain-ing a particular account of some accidents leading to the discoveryof the New World ; of the Discovery made by Columbus, and otherAdventurers, of the several attempts made to find out a North Eastand North West Passage, and what Parts of America are subjectto the different Euiopean Powers. With Map. 8, old, calf.

London, 1756

317 Der F"reischutz Travestic, l)y Septimus Globus, Esq. With 12 Etch-ings by Geo. Cruikshank, from drawings by an Amateur ; and TheOriginal Tale. 8'^, boaids. London, 1824

318 Review of the Characters of the Principal Nations in Europe.2 vols, in I. 8, old, calf. Dublin, 1770

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319 McMahon, Bernard. The Ameriean Gardener's Calendar.8, sheep. Philadelphia, i8o6

320 Moore, Thos. The Poetical Work of. 8, sheep.Philadelphia, 1830

321 Winterbotham, W. An Historical, Geographical and PhilosophicalView of the Chinese Empire. 8, half roan. London, N. D.

322 Teignmouth, Lord. Memoirs of the Life, Writings and Correspon-dence of Portraits. 8, calf. Philadelphia, 1805

323 Chateaubriand, F. A. De. Travels in Greece, Palestine, Egypt andBarbaiy. 8, calf Philadelphia, 18 13

324 Anecdotes. Historical and Literary, or a Miscellaneous Selection of

Curious and Striking Passages. 8, calf London, 1796

325 Surrebutter, Jno. The Pleader's Guide. 8, sheep.Philadelphia, 1803

326 Buck, Rev. Chas. A Theological Dictionary. 8^, sheep.Philadelphia, 1 821

327 Boswell, Jas. The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides. With Saml.Johnson. 8, half calf New York, 18 10

328 Smith, Sir James E. A Grammar of Botany. 8, half calfNew York, 1822

329Abridgment of Mr. Edwards' Civil and Commercial History of the

British West Indies. 8, calf London, 1794

330 Wilson, Robt. T. History of the British Expedition to Egypt.

With Portrait. 8, sheep. 2 copies. Philadelphia, 1803

331 Park, Mungo. Travels in the Interior Districts of Africa in 1795-96-97. Portrait and Illustrations. 8, calf London, 1800

332 Terry, Edward. A Voyage to East India, wherein some things aretaken Notice of in our Passage thither, but many more in our abodethere. Portrait. 8, calf. London, 1777

333 Amaranth, The. Or Religious Poems, consisting of Fables, Visions,Emblems, etc. Adorned with copper plates from the Best Masters.8, old calf. London, 1767

Has Autograph of Eleanor A'^ues Fieire Lewis on Title, and Hook Plate of the Lewis Family.

334 Mackenzie's Five Thousand Receipts. 8, sheep. Philadelphia, 1831

335 Robison, Jno. Proofs of a conspiracy against all the Religions andGovernments of Europe. 8, old calf. London, 1798

336 Dagley, R. Death's Doings. Illustrated. Vol. 2, 8, boards, uncut.Boston, 1828

337Parkinson, Richd. The F^xpcricnced Farmer.

2 vols., 8, boards, uncut. Philadelphia, 1799


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33^ Salzmann, C. O. Gymnastics for Youth, or a Practical Guide to Ifcaltli-

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339 Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Chronicle. Vol. 31, for 1761.8, half bound. London

340 London Magazine and Monthly Chronology for 1742. 8^, old calf.London

341 Miscellanies in Prose and Verse. Vol. 5, 8, old calf. London, 1735Ocinipleto In Itsfll. Extremely Kucetlous,

342 Barry, Edwd. A Treatise on a Consumption of the Lungs. 8'^, calf.Dublin, 1726

343 Dumourier, Genl. Memoirs of. Translated by Jno. Fcnwick. Part i.8*^, boards, uncut. Saml. H. Smith. Philadelphia, 1794

344 Aiken, J. Poems by. 8, boards, uncut. London, 179Presentation Copy from the .\iillior,

345 Letters of the British Spy. Originally published in the Virginia Argusin August and September 1803. 8, boards. Richmond, 1803

346 Jefferson, Thos. Notes on the State of Virginia, with the appendixes,

complete. 8, old calf. Baltimore, 1800

347 Considerations on Criminal Law. 8, calf. Dublin, 1772

348 Cheyne, Geo. The English Malady, or a Treatise of Nervous Diseasesof all Kinds. 8, calf. London, 1733

349 Gibson, Robt. Treatise of Practical Surveying. 8, calf.Dublin, 1777

350 Graves, Geo. The Naturalist's Pocket Book. Illustrated. 8, sheep.London, 1818

35 I Samouelle, Geo. The Entomologist's Useful Compendium or Introduc-tion to the Knowledge of British Insects. Illustrated. 8, boards,uncut. London,

1819

352 Forsyth, VVm. Treatise on Fruit Trees. 8, sheep. 2 copies.Philadelphia, 1802

353 Hayes, Richd. The Negociator's Magazine. 8, calf.London, 1754

354 Tour through Germany. Containing full directions for traveling in thatinteresting Country. 8, sheep. London, N D

355 Carr, Jno. The Stranger in France, or a Tour from Devonshire toParis. 8, uncut. Baltimore, 1805

356 Blodget, Saml. Eeonomica, a Statistical Manual for the United Statesof America. 8, boards, uncut. Washington, 1806


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357 The Echo, with other Poems. Illustrat'jcl by Tisdale. Engraved by

Leiiey. 8, half bound. Philadelphia, 1807

358 Hentzner, Paul. Travels in England during the Reign of QueenElizabeth, to which is now added Sir Robt. Naunton's FragmentaRegalia, or Observations in Queen Elizabeth's Times and Eavourites,

with Portraits and Views. "8, boards, uncut. London, 1797Finn copy contains Ihe Bare Keclining Portrait of Lord Herbert; Portrait of Sir Philip:-y ; Robert Cecil, Hiirl of Salisbury ; and Cbas. Howard Ear!, of Nottingham, all of which areF

Sydneyprinted in colons

359 Ferguson, Jas. Lectures on Select Subjects. 8, sheep.London, 1784

360 Fuller, Thos. Phamacopoeia Extemporanea, or a Body of Medecines.

8^ sheep. London, 1719

361 Knapp and Baldwin's Newgate Calendar and Commerical Recorder.niustrated. Vols. 2 and 3. 8, half calf

n ii/' 362 Hood, Thos. Whims and Oddities. In Prose and Verse, with FortyT^*v Original Designs. 8, boards, uncut. London, 1820Very rare. Fine copy.

363 Babington, T. Practical View on Christian Education. i2, boards,uncut. Boston, 1818

364 Ellis, Geo. Specimens of Early English Metrical Romances, chiefly

written during the Early part of the 14th Century. 3 vols. 12,^ uncut. London, 181

365 Tales of Humour, Gallantry and Romance. Selected and Translatedfrom the Italian. With 16 illustrations by Geo. Cruikshank.12, boards, uncut. London, 1824

366 Warden, Wm. Letters Written on Board His Majesty's Ship, theNorthumberland, and at St. Helena. 12^, boards, uncut.

Philadelphia, 1817

367 Fairfield, Sumner L. The Cities of the Plain, with Other Poems.12, boards, uncut. Philadelphia, 1828

368 Ellis, Wm. Polynesian Researches. Illustrated. 4 vols, 12=, cloth.New York, 1833

. 369 Brown, Chas. Brockden. The Novels of 6 vols., 12, boards, uncut." Boston, 1827

370 Irvin


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374 Lover, Sainl, Legends and Stones of Ireland. 12", paper.

Philadelphia, 1846

375 Izard, Ralpii. Corresi)ondcnce of. Of South Carolina, from 1774 to1804. l^)rlrait. Vol. 1, 12, cloth. New York, 1844

376 Scott, .Sir Walter. The Waverly Novels. 22 vols., 12*^, sheep.Philadelphia, 1825

377 Jardine's Naturalists' Library. Containing Ornithology, 4 vols;Mammalia, 2 vols. Illustrated with colored plates.Together 6 vols., 16, uncut. Edinburgh, 1833

378 D'Israeli, I. Curiosities of Literature. 3 vols., 1 2, cloth.Boston, 1834

379 BuKvcr, Sir lidw. Lytton. The Novels of. 6 vols., 12, sheep.New York, 1829380 Pope, Alexander. The Works of Edited by Dr. Warburton. Por-

trait. 10 vols., 12, half calf, gilt. New York, 1809

381 Cibber, Colley. The Works of With the rare portrait by Miller andportraits of eminent actors and costume.

5 vols., 12, old calf, gilt. London, 1777

382 Byron, Lord. The Works of Illustrated by Westail.8 vols., 1 2^, original boards, uncut. Philadelphia, 1825

383 Garden, Alexander. Anecdotes of the American Revolution. Illus-trative of the Talents and Virtues of the Heroes and Patriots whoacted the most conspicuous parts therein.2d series, 12^, half roan. Charleston, 1828

A presentation copy front the author.

384 Hinds, John. The Groom's Oracle and Pocket Stable Directory.Colored plates. 12^, sheep. Philadelphia, 1831

385 Washington. A Collection of the Speeches of the President of theUnited States to both Houses of Congress, with their Answers

;

also the Addresses to the President. 12, sheep. Boston, 1796

386 Washington, George. Official Letters to the Hon. American Congress,written during the War, between the United Colonies and GreatBritain. With the rare portrait engraved by S. Hill, secondBoston edition. Vol. i. 12, sheep. Boston, 1796

See Baker IJO.

387 Lee, Chas. Memoir of the Life of Second in command during theRevolution, to which are added his political and military essaj-s.12, sheep. New York, 1793

388 Mackenzie, Alexander. Voyages from Montreal on the River St.Lawrence, through the Continent of North America to the frozenand Pacific Oceans in the years 1789 and '93. With map.12, sheep. New York, 1803

389 Gass, Patrick. Journal of the Voyages and Travels of a Corps ofDiscftvery under Captains Lewis and Clarke from the mouth of the

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392 Picken, Andrew. Traditionary Stories and Legendary Illustrations.)2, muslin. Philadelphia, 1833

393 Practical Naturalist. Manuel of the. 16, cloth. Boston, 183

394 Stephenson, George. The Adventures of a Gentleman in Search of aHorse. Illustrated. 12, cloth. Philadelphia, 1836

395 Owenson, Miss. Patriotic Sketches of Ireland. 12, boards, uncut.

Baltimore, 1809

396 Lancaster, Joseph. The British System of Education. Illustrated.12, sheep. Washington, 1 81

397 Shoberl, Frederick. Austria, containing a Description of the Manners,

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398 Sprigg, Richard. The Theological Works of. 12, sheep. Printedby Hugh Gaine in Queen Street, between the Fly and MealMarkets. New York, 1754

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399 Murraj', Lindley. The English Reader or pieces in Prose and Poetry.12.

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400 Mills, John. A Treatise on Cattle. 12, sheep. Boston, 1795

401 Marshall, Chas. An introduction to the Knowledge and Practice ofGardening. Vol. i. 12, sheep. Boston, 1799

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402 Cooper, J. Fennimore. The Novels of. 12 vols. 12, sheep.Philadelphia, 1829

403 Scott, Sir Walter. The Poetical Works of. With illustrations bySmirko. 7 vols., 16, half calf. Philadelphia, 1824

404 Imlay, G. A Description of the Western Territory of North America.12^, sheep. Dublin, 1793

405 Siamese Tales. Being a Collection of Stories Told to the Sons of theMandarin Sam-.Sib. Frontispiece. 12, sheep. London, 1796

406 Paths of Vii'tue Delineated, or the Hi.story in Miniature of ClasissaHarlowe, and Sir Charles Grandison. 12, old calf.

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407 Ycarsley, Ann. The Royal Captive. A Fragment of Secret Historj'.2 vols, in I. 12, sheep. Philadelphia, 1795


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408 Pope, Dr. Walter. Select Novels. Ihe first six written in Spanish,by Miguel Cervantes Saya\ccia, the other by Francis I'etrarch.1 2, old calf. London, 1 6f;4

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Winchester, Va., N. D410 lUirncy, Miss. Evelina, or the History of a Young Lady's Entrance

into the World. Frontispiece. 3 vols., 12'-', sheep. London, 1784

411 Watson, R. Chemical Essays. 5 vols., 12, calf. London, 1800

412 Junius. The Letters of. Portraits. 2 vols., 16. calf, gilt.

Boston, 1826

413 J-Iarpers Family Library. 13 vols., 16, muslin. New York, V. D

414 Autobiography. A Collection of the Most Amusing and InstructiveLives. Portraits. 9 vols., 16, board, uncut. London, V. D

415 Literary, Miscellany in Prose and Verse. 5 vols., iG-', board, uncut.Stourport, 1812

416 Sterne, Lawrence. Sermons by. Portrait. 6 vols., 16^^, calf.I-ondon, 1777

417 Force, Peter. The National Calender for 1823. With views and plansof the Capitol at WashinLjton. 16-', half roan. Washington

418 Letters from a Persian in England to his P'riend in Ispahan. 16^. ^^^^^^London, 1735

419 P'alconer, Wm. The Shipwreck. Illustrated by Stothard.16, half calf. New York, 1825

420 Barton, Bernard. Poems by. 16, boards. Boston, 1826

421 Thompson, James. The Seasons. Illustrated. 16^, calf, gilt.Philadelphia, 1826

422Gulliver Redivivus, or the Travels

and Adventures of Baron Munchau-sen. Including a tour to the United States in 1803. Coloredplates. 1 6"^, boards. New York, 1813

423 Common Prayer of the Protestant Episcopal Church. 16^, calf gilt.New York, 1817

424 Taplin improved or a compendium of Farriery. Illustrated.16, half bound. London, 1796

425 Shoberl, P'rederic. Russia. Being a description of the Character,Manners, Customs, Dress, etc., of the Inhabitants of the RussianEmpire. Colored plates. 4 vols., iG'^, half calf gilt. London, 1822

426 The Mirror Theatre. A collection of F"arces, Operas, and Comedies.7 \'oIs., wanting vol. 3. 16*^, calf. London, 1794


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477 Meilan, Rev. M. A. The Friend of Youth. Ilkistrated.Vols. 2 to 4. 16, slieep. LoikIoii, 1788

428 Jolinson, Samuel. The History of Rasselas. 16, boards, uncut.Chiswick, 1822

429 Abelard and Heloise. Letters of. 16, boards, uncut.Chiswick, 1824

430 Harvey, Gideon. The Family Physician and the House Apothecary.16, old calf. London, 1678

With autograph of .John Custis on title page.

431 Amusement Hall, or an easy introduction to the attainment of usefulknowledge. 16, sheep. Elizabethtown, 1797

432 Declaration of Independence, and Washington's Farewell Address.16, cloth. New York, 1833

433 Oulton, W. C. The Wonderful Story Teller. 16, sheep.New York, 183

4j4 A Royal Kalender for 1785. 16, calf. London435 Cowper, Wm. Poeirs by. Illustrated. 3 vols., 16, roan.

Boston, 1826

436 Moore, Thos. The Works of. . 5 vols., wanting vol. 4. 16 half calf.New York, 1821

437 Pope, Alexander. The Odyssey of Homer. 3 vols., 16"^, calf. gilt.London, 1807

438 Lesages. The Adventurers of Gil Bias. 4 vols., 16, calf giltBaltimore, 18 14

439 Poetical Works of Collins, Gray and Beattie. 16, boards, uncut.London, 1824

440 Butler, Saml. Hudibras. Illustrated. 16, sheep. New York, 1821

441 Morell, Sir Chas. Tales of the Genii. 16^, calf, gilt. London, 1808

442 Hogg, James. The Poetical Works of. 2 vols., 16, calf, gilt.New York, 1825

443 Cervantes, Miguel, De. The History and Adventures of Don Qui.xote.

Illustrated. 4 vols., 16"", half gilt. New York, 1814444 Laci-oix, P. De. Persian and Tui'kish Talcs of. F"rontispieces.

2 vols., 16^, calf gilt. London, 1809

445 73 Miscellaneous Novels and Tales.

446 Library of Entertaining Knowledge. 30 parts. 16, paper.Boston, V. D

447 Bibliotheque. Universelle Des Dames Romans. 70 vols.16^, paper, uncut. Paris, 1788

448 Large lot miscellaneous books

449 Two Ledgers, Folio. Containing the Ledger Account of Various In-dividuals, with the Executors of the Instate of (icnl. (ieorgeWashington.


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451 Custis, Geo. Washinj^ton Parke. A. L. S. 4''^. Various dates, 5pieces.

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453 Doddridge, P. A, I,. S. 4 and folio. Various dates, 2 pieces.

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460 Washington,.Sanil. P.

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472 Spotswood, Genl. A. . A. L. S. 4 and folio. Various dates,* 10 pieces

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474 Davison, Thomas. A. L. S. Folio and 4^. Various dates, 5 pieces

475 Lewis, Lawrence. A. L. S, 4'^. and folio. Various dates, lO pieces

476 Lewis, iMelding. A. L. S. 4. Various dates, 4 pieces.


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478 40. A. L. S. Folio and 4. Various members of Lewis family.

479 Yeaton, William. A. L. S. 4. Various dates, 2 pieces.

480 Lee, Edwd. J. A. L. S. 4. Various dates, 2 pieces.

481 Lee, Geo. A. L. S. 4. 2 pages, no dates.

482 Waite, Obed. A. L. S. 4 and folio. Various dates, 2 pieces.

483 Erwin, Col. Jos. A. L. S. 4'^. Various dates, 4 pieces.

484 Law, Thos. and John. A. L. S. 4 and folio. Various dates, 7 pieces

485 Towle, Wm. A. L. S. 4. July 10, 1830.4S6 Dangerfield, Dr. H. P. A. L. S. 4'^. Various dates, 4 pieces.

487 Kercheval, Wm. A. L. S. 4. Various dates, 9 pieces.

488 Ranson, Math. A. L. S. 4 and folio. Various dates, 1 1 pieces.

489 Key, Philip Barton. A. L. S. Folio. Georgetown, Aug. 15, 1805.

490 Garden, Zachariah. A. L. S. 4. Huntington, March 3, 1815.

491 Foote, Wm. H. A. L. S. 4 and 8. Various dates, 6 pieces.

492 Tucker, Geo. A. L. ,S. 4. Various dates, 2 pieces.

493 162 Autograph Letters, from various persons, relating to the Estate ofGenl. Geo. Washington.

494 Large lot of Documents and Receipts received by the Executors insettling the Estate of Gen. Geo. VVashington.


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Rare Letters, Portraits, Maps andAmerican History.

495 A LETTER FROM GENL. GEO. WASHINGTON TO MAJORGenl. Henry Lee. Folio. 2 pages.

UU Qr8 Oct 20th. 1780.Ueau Siu,

Tlio plan proposctl for Uiklnt; Ad (the outllncH ot which are conitnuiilcutccl In yonrlelter wh'ch was this moment put into my handjs wilhoiit a duttj has every mark of a ({oodone 1 tlniiefore a^ree to the promised rewards, and havr mich entire eonfldenee In your man-agement of the liiislneRM as to tjivo it my fnlieHt ;ipprob;iUon ; and kâvis th

No eirennislunces whatever shall obtniii my consent lo his beint?{>iit to death the idea which would accompany such an event would be ihat ruflluns had beenlired io aM.sas>*inate him, my aim Is to make a public example of him and Ihla should he

strongly impiessed upon ihoye who are employed to bring him off.The Sergeant must bo very

(îrcumspeet^ too much zeal may create suspicion, and too much precipitancy nniv defeat theproject. The most Inviolable aecrecy must l)c observed on all hands. 1 send you live Guineas:but I am not satisfied of the propriety ()f the Scige:iuls appearing with much Specie. This eir-eunistanee nuiy also lead lo suspicion as it is but too well known to the enemy that we do notabound in this article.

The interviews l)etween the parly in, and out of the City, should be man-aged with uinch caution and seeming InditVerenee, or else the frequency of iheir meetings &c.may bet ray the design & involve bad consequenee, but 1 tim pc^rsuadcd j-ou will place cveiymatter in a proper point of view to the conductors of this interesting business, & therefore Ishall only add that I am

Dr SirYr Obt & Affec'e Serv't

MajrLee. GEO WASIIIXGTOX.This mo8t important of all Genl. VVashington's KevolulioTiary lett(u-s is Icnown throughout

the whole world. H is quoted by Waj'hinglon Irving in his '(anions life of (;cnl. GeorgeWashington, and was considered by him to be the nmst important of all the Washington lettersthat came under his perusal, and the onlj- one. to use his own words, which he desired to person-ally own. To Bibliographers in Washingloniuna this lelter has Ikmmi known the world ovei*. Ithas been in the possession of the present owner for uj^wards of fifty yeurs, and from whom itwas borrowed by Irving fo r h is work. It is hoped that this opportunity may be embraced toplace it in the repository where the public cun at all limes view it.

496 LETTER WRITTEN BY BENJ. FRANKLIN TO HIS INTI-mate friend, James Reed. Folio.

Saturday Moi-iig Aug 27 45Dear Jimmv:

I have been readinff vour Letter over again, and since you desire an Answer I sitnie down to write yon one; yet as I write in I he Marlcet, it will 1 believe, be lint a short one. the'1 may be long about il. I approve of vour Method of Writing ones Mind when one is too warmto speak it with Temper: lint being inyaelf quite cool In this AfTuir, 1 might a well speak uswrite, if 1 bad an ilpportnnity. Your Copy ol Kemfis must be a corrupt one, if it has thatPassage as you quote it. In ojnniliHS Requiem Quaesiviy sed nom inveni nisi in anûlo iitm Libeiio Thegood Father understood I'h'asure (Requicmj better, and wrote, in angitlo cum Piu-iia. Correct Itthus, without Hesitation. 1 know there is another Reading, in angnlo Puellae ; but this rejecttho' more

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497 Autograph Check of Genl. Geo. Washington. Oblong. Small 4.

To the Bank of AlexanflriaMount Vernon 5th July 1797

Pay to James Kennedy one hundredand tive dollars and Eighty seven

GEO WASHINGTON.

498 Weekly Return of the First New York Regiment of Foot, commandedby G. V. Schaick, Col. Dated Pompton, June 3, 1782. Signedby J. H. F. Windell, Adjutant. Large 4.

499 Weekly Return of the Third or Massachusetts Regiment of Artillery,Jno. Crane, Esq., Col. June 15, 1782. Signed by Saml. Cooper,Lieutenant and Adjutant. Large 4.

500 Weekly Return of the First New York Regiment of Foot, commandedby Col. Goose V. Schaick. Dated Pompton, April 4, 1782. Signedby J. H. F. Windell, Adjutant, and Cornelius V. Dyck, Lieut. Col.

501 Muster Roll of the Sixth Company of the Detachment, commandedby Col. Jno. Green, in Virginia. No dates. Signed by Col. Jno.Green. Large 4.

502 Muster Roll of Capt. Tafly White's Company, belonging to the De-tachment, commanded by Col. Green, in Virginia. Dec. 8, 1780.Signed by Col. Jno. Green. Large 4.

503 Muster Roll of Lieut. Selden's Company, First Virginia Detachment,

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