1806 Maj Lawrence Lewis,George Washington's Nephew Rent Receipt William Fitzhugh-image
1806 Maj Lawrence Lewis,George Washington's Nephew Rent Receipt William Fitzhugh-image

1806 Maj Lawrence Lewis,George Washington's Nephew Rent Receipt William Fitzhugh

$ 950.4

Country of Origin: United States

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1806 Handwritten Receipt - Major Lawrence Lewis (George Washington's Nephew) Pays Rent in Tobacco to William Fitzhugh --- Item Description: This is an original, handwritten 1806 financial receipt, documenting a rent payment of 654 pounds of tobacco by Major Lawrence Lewis (nephew of George Washington) to William Fitzhugh (Virginia planter and Continental Congress delegate). The transaction, valued at $5 per hundred pounds, was settled in full by March 12, 1806. Signed by Fitzhugh, this document provides a fascinating glimpse into early 19th-century Virginia's tobacco economy and estate management. Major Lawrence Lewis (1767–1839), a military officer and prominent Virginia landowner, was married to Eleanor Parke Custis, the step-granddaughter of George Washington. He served as aide-de-camp to General Daniel Morgan during the Whiskey Rebellion (1794) and later managed Woodlawn Plantation, which was gifted to him by Washington. William Fitzhugh (1741–1809) was a Virginia legislator, planter, and close friend of George Washington. He served as a delegate to the Continental Congress (1779) and owned Chatham Manor and Ravensworth Plantation. Fitzhugh played a key role in Virginia's Revolutionary-era governance and had significant influence in early American politics. This document is a rare and historically significant artifact connecting two influential figures in early American history, highlighting the tobacco trade, Virginia plantation economy, and estate management practices of the era. --- Transcription: Major L Lewis to Wm Fitzhugh Jr To 654 lbs tobacco for rent due for 1805 – which may be discharged @ $5 per hundred February 24th, 1806 March 12th, 1806 Received satisfaction for the above in full – W. Fitzhugh --- Item Details: Date: February 24, 1806 Signed by: William Fitzhugh Size: Approx. 7"x6" Condition: Bold ink, Average wear. Historical Significance: Tied to George Washington’s family and Virginia’s early economy --- Why This Document is Valuable: ✅ Rare signature of William Fitzhugh (Continental Congress Delegate) ✅ Ties to Major Lawrence Lewis (George Washington’s nephew) ✅ Historical insight into Virginia's 19th-century tobacco economy ✅ Original 1806 handwritten document, well-preserved --- Shipping & Handling: Ships via Priority Mail Carefully packed for archival protection International shipping available Own a unique piece of early American history today!

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