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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Eighth Edition, July 1985. Records of Fairfax County, Virginia, Wherein He (G. Washington) Lived and Died. Small Paperback Book in Very Good Condition. Black and white historical photographs. Yellow wraps with black titles, clean and unmarked, whisper of wear to extremities, stapled binding. This book contains the following: Copies of the Wills of General George Washington, the First President of the United States, and of Martha Washington His Wife and Other Interesting Records of the County of Fairfax, Virginia, Wherein They Lived [A Schedule of Washington's Property, The Rates of Liquors, Clippings form Old Records, an Obituary of Washington's Death, A List of Articles Ordered from London for Martha Washington. The Rotarians of Alexandria, Virginia, which was George Washington's hometown, started a practice in1948 to give this book to the member who traveled the longest distance to get to their weekly meeting. 61 pages. 6.75 x 4.75 inches. 1985, The Rotary Club, Alexandria, Virginia, USA.

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Condición: Very Good. Very Good condition. (US history, presidents, wills) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. 1969. Purple soft cover with brown printing. Near Fine copy. (CK).

Condición: Very Good. Very Good condition. (US history, presidents, wills) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Blue cloth hardcover boards with stamped designs and gilt lettering. Illustrated. Uncommon with facsimile copy of the Will of Mary Washington (George Washington's mother) laid in. Light wear to the edges; pages with light age toning; previous owner's inscription inside.

Condición: Fair. Acceptable condition. No publisher stated. Reading copy only. Cover detached. (president, george washington, will).

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32pp. Stitched [stitching present but broken]. Chipped plain wrapper remnants are present and detached. Occasional blank margin chip. Except as noted, Very Good. First Edition of Washington's Will. Ink ownership inscription of American author William Roscoe Thayer on title page: "Wm R. Thayer / 1918." "During his lifetime Washington accumulated considerable amounts of land and property consisting of townhouse lots in Alexandria and Washington, D.C., choice tracts of land on the Ohio River, as well as land in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York. In his will, Washington's highest priority was to provide for his 'dearly beloved wife Martha,' but he also remembered close and distant relations. His continued devotion is evident in the distribution of his extensive land holdings to his family upon his death. . . "Washington's second priority in his will was the emancipation, care, and education of his enslaved workers. Although in the early pages of the will Washington states his opposition to slavery and his 'earnest wish' to emancipate those enslaved immediately upon his death, there were complications. About half of the enslaved people at Mount Vernon were 'dower' slaves owned by the estate of Daniel Parke Custis, Martha Washington's first husband. Washington only had the power to free the enslaved people he owned, not those who were part of the Custis estate. Washington was also concerned about Martha's livelihood and in his will, he freed those he could, 'Upon Decease of my wife'. " [online at George Washington's Mount Vernon.] FIRST EDITION. Howes W145. Evans 39006. Sabin 101763. Trumbull 1564. ESTC W20830.

No binding. Condición: Very Good. Manuscript Document, Contemporary Copy of Last Will and Testament, March 20, 1776, Fredericksburg, Virginia. 4 pp., 7 1/2 x 11 5/8 in. "I direct that after my decease my dear Wife Isabella (if she survive me) and my children do reside on my plantation in King George County adjoining to Mr James Hunter's Land which Plantation I purchased from General George Washington and that my Executors hereafter named out of my personal Estate purchase or hire negroes as they shall think best to work the said Plantation.""I further direct my Books Drugs surgical Instruments shop utensils and Furniture to be sold and also such Household Furniture Negroes or stocks of Cattle and Horses as may appear to my Executors hereafter named to be for the benefit of my Personal Estate."Written shortly after Hugh Mercer became the colonel of the 3rd Virginia Regiment of the Virginia Line, his last will and testament disposed of his real and personal property, including slaves among his wife Isabella Gordon Mercer and children, including one yet to be born.After playing a key role in the Battles of Trenton, in January 1777 at the Battle of Princeton, Mercer's horse was shot from under him, and he was mortally wounded. Vastly outnumbered and mistaken by the British for George Washington, he was ordered to surrender. Instead, he drew his sword, and was bayonetted seven times. He died nine days later. Historical BackgroundGeorge Washington's family moved to Ferry Farm, outside of Fredericksburg, in King George County, Virginia, in 1738, when he was six years old. His father died in 1743, while they lived there, and George Washington eventually inherited the farm and lived there with his mother and siblings until his early 20s. His mother lived there until 1772, when she moved to a house in Fredericksburg. After leasing the tillable and pasture lands of Ferry Farm for two years, George Washington sold it in April 1774 to Scottish physician and fellow French and Indian War veteran Hugh Mercer for 2,000 Virginia currency, due in five annual payments plus interest.Mercer was appointed colonel of what became the 3rd Virginia Regiment of the Virginia Line in January 1776. Both future President James Monroe and future Chief Justice John Marshall served as officers under his command. By June 1776, the Continental Congress had appointed him as a brigadier general in the Continental Army, and he left for New York to oversee the construction of Fort Lee on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River.Mercer played major roles in the First and Second Battles of Trenton on December 26, 1776, and January 2, 1777. While he was leading a vanguard of soldiers to Princeton on January 3, Mercer's horse was shot from under him. British soldiers mistook Mercer for Washington and ordered him to surrender. Instead, Mercer drew his saber and attacked though heavily outnumbered. The British troops bayonetted him seven times and left him for dead. General Washington rallied Mercer's men, pushed back the British regiment, and continued the attack on Princeton. Despite medical attention from Dr. Benjamin Rush and local Quakers, Mercer died nine days later from his wounds.In 1791, Painter John Trumbull used Mercer's son Hugh Tennent Weedon Mercer, who was five months old when his father died, as a model for the large painting, The Death of General Mercer at the Battle of Princeton, January 3, 1777, on which Trumbull worked for many years.Hugh Mercer (1726-1777) was born in Scotland as the son of a minister in the Church of Scotland. He studied medicine at the University of Aberdeen's Marischal College and graduated as a physician in 1744. He served as an assistant surgeon under Bonnie Prince Charlie and was present at the army's defeat at the Battle of Culloden in April 1746. He went into hiding and fled to America in 1747, settling in Pennsylvania, where he practiced medicine. During the French and Indian War, he joined a Pennsylvania regiment as. (See website for full description). Manuscript Document.

An extraordinary letter, wherein Jefferson positions himself in relation to news from his state to the General of the Continental Army?It also shows the remarkably challenging proposition of keeping charge of such a large and hostile armyJefferson and the Convention troopsThe surrender of General Burgoyne to General Gates at Saratoga, N.Y. on October 18, 1777, placed nearly 6,000 British and Hessian prisoners of war in the hands of the Continental Congress. According to the terms of their surrender, written in a document entitled the ?Convention of Saratoga,? the prisoners were to be marched to Boston and then shipped back to Great Britain. When they arrived at Boston, a dispute arose between the Americans and Burgoyne, and on the 8th of January 1778, Congress resolved to suspend the terms of the Convention and keep the prisoners in custody. Late that year the decision was made to relocate them to Charlottesville, Virginia, where they could be more closely watched and better supplied. Many of the British and Hessian officers had their wives and children with them, and wagons were provided for their transportation. British General Philips and the genial Hessian General von Riedesel led the march southward. They reached Charlottesville, 700 miles from Boston, in January 1779, exhausted by a long journey during an inclement season and arriving to find their barracks unfinished and their supplies insufficient. Moreover, the local population was alarmed to have introduced into their presence so many enemy soldiers.Jefferson, however, urged his fellow citizens to remain calm and willingly serve as hosts to the Convention troops, who he felt were entitled to the same kindness and hospitality when in distress as would a guest. Jefferson engaged personally in erecting barracks for the privates and establishing accommodations for the officers, made arrangements for supplies and was tireless in his endeavors to render the situation of the captives comfortable. He even took the lead in befriending the prisoners. His efforts were no sooner crowned with success, however, than the governor of Virginia, Patrick Henry, determined to remove the prisoners from Charlottesville. This would have caused much hardship and Jefferson wrote Henry opposing the measure, saying ?The practice.of treating captive enemies with politeness and generosity is not only delightful in contemplation, but really interesting to all the world, friends, foes, and neutrals." Henry relented - the proposition to move the troops was abandoned and they were permitted to remain at Charlottesville.Governor JeffersonJefferson took office as governor of Virginia in June 1779, and his relationship to the Convention troops changed, as their maintenance became his ever-present task. They were a financial burden to the state, the treasury of which was practically empty. In the fall he felt compelled to write a letter he must have hated to send, telling the Continental Congress that Virginia needed help if it was to supply the Convention troops. Then in 1780 it became even harder as the state became an active theater of war.In Governor Jefferson?s first months in office, Virginia already faced threats that it had never known during Patrick Henry?s administration. From 1776 to 1779, Virginia had remained largely untouched by enemy operations, except Indian raids on its western frontier. During that same period, the state became a granary, magazine, and arsenal for American armies fighting to the north and south. Jefferson encountered the misfortune that British officials decided to do something about Virginia?s supporting role in the Revolution just as he became governor. In 1779, the British began a series of increasingly destructive raids along the coasts and up the rivers of Virginia. As these incursions grew in size and penetrated ever more deeply into its countryside, Virginia?s economy suffered, and concerns grew that the British would rescue the Convention Army and use it for reinforcements.James Wood, a future governor of Virginia, was colonel of the 12th Virginia Regiment and commanded that unit during the Philadelphia and Monmouth campaigns. He was appointed Superintendent of the Convention Army when the prisoners were moved to Charlottesville, and continued in that post all through Jefferson?s term as governor. As liaison between the American side and the Convention troops, he was charged with actually getting supplies to the prisoners. By late 1780, his job had become a difficult one indeed as funds were not available to make necessary purchases. Not only was Jefferson actively involved in monitoring the situation, but with the added focus on the Convention Army, it had attracted the attention of General George Washington, who wanted things handled properly.General Washington becomes involvedOn August 25, Wood wrote directly to George Washington, "Whenever there was a Deficiency of Meat, they had the Liberty of Drawing a Double allowance of Indian Meal, with Assurances from me, that the Difference between the Value of the Meat and Indian Meal, shou?d be Made good to them, which they always refused. Our Supplies of Animal food have been so Partial since the first of May that we are in Arrear to the Troops of Convention Near Seventy Days Allowance. I have Often & repeatedly represented the Situation of the Post to the Board of War, and Executive of the State, and was always referred by the former, to the Latter, but finding that Nothing Effectual was likely to be Done, I thought it My Duty to attend the Assembly of Virginia then Siting, where I stated in the fullest Manner the Distressed Situation of the Post; the Assembly took up the matter, and Passed an Act, Appointing Commissioners in the Circumjacent Counties, with Powers to Seize live Stock for the use of the Post, since which I have been Constantly Exerting Myself, aided by the Executive of the State, to have the Law Carried into Execution, & have hopes that in a few Days we shal.

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Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. The will of General George Washington: to which is annexed, a schedule of his property, directed to be sold. Alexandria: Printed from the record of the County Court of Fairfax, 1800. 32pp. Stitched. Corner of title page repaired in corner without loss, some spotting to title, some toning, minor damp-stain to lower margin last leaf, some pencil library notations. ESTC W29703; Evans 39000; Howes W145; Sabin 101752.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Title: The will of General George Washington: to which is annexed, a schedule of his property, directed to be sold.Author: George WashingtonPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from the time of their discovery to the early 1900s. Sabin Americana is rich in original accounts of discovery and exploration, pioneering and westward expansion, the U.S. Civil War and other military actions, Native Americans, slavery and abolition, religious history and more.Sabin Americana offers an up-close perspective on life in the western hemisphere, encompassing the arrival of the Europeans on the shores of North America in the late 15th century to the first decades of the 20th century. Covering a span of over 400 years in North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, this collection highlights the society, politics, religious beliefs, culture, contemporary opinions and momentous events of the time. It provides access to documents from an assortment of genres, sermons, political tracts, newspapers, books, pamphlets, maps, legislation, literature and more.Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++SourceLibrary: Huntington LibraryDocumentID: SABCP01295600CollectionID: CTRG94-B398PublicationDate: 18000101SourceBibCitation: Selected Americana from Sabin's Dictionary of books relating to AmericaNotes: Collation: 32 p.; 17 cm.

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Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1800. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 201, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 201 201.