(FAMILY OF GEORGE WASHINGTON) FIELDING LEWIS II AND
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(FAMILY OF GEORGE WASHINGTON) FIELDING LEWIS II AND HOWELL LEWIS
FIELDING LEWIS II (1751 - 1803) Nephew of President George Washington and the son of Washington's brother-in-law, Fielding Lewis (1725-1781). The elder Lewis served as Commissary General of Munitions during the Revolution. A.D.S. 1p. 12mo., [n.p.], Dec. 19, 1782, an order that a certain value in corn, wheat or rye be delivered to a fellow farmer. Sold with an A.D. (signature lost), 1p. oblong 8vo. [n.p.], Oct. 26, 1782, mentions that he has sold all of the "olde wheat and must give the Man an Account...". Also present is an estate document, 1799, signed by borrower HOWELL LEWIS (1771-1882), Fielding's brother and also a nephew of the president (stained). Three pieces, overall good to very good.
FIELDING LEWIS II (1751 - 1803) Nephew of President George Washington and the son of Washington's brother-in-law, Fielding Lewis (1725-1781). The elder Lewis served as Commissary General of Munitions during the Revolution. A.D.S. 1p. 12mo., [n.p.], Dec. 19, 1782, an order that a certain value in corn, wheat or rye be delivered to a fellow farmer. Sold with an A.D. (signature lost), 1p. oblong 8vo. [n.p.], Oct. 26, 1782, mentions that he has sold all of the "olde wheat and must give the Man an Account...". Also present is an estate document, 1799, signed by borrower HOWELL LEWIS (1771-1882), Fielding's brother and also a nephew of the president (stained). Three pieces, overall good to very good.
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(FAMILY OF GEORGE WASHINGTON) FIELDING LEWIS II AND
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