$19,680
Washington, George (1732-1799) Autograph Receipt Signed, Philadelphia, June 1787. Single page of laid paper inscribed on one side. Stating that Washington received a draught of financier and Founding Father Robert Morris, Jr. (1734-1806) from Virginia politician Doctor David Stuart (1753-1814) for 1,401 and 60/90th of a dollar from the annuity due to him from the estate of Parke Custis, deceased. The sheet lightly toned, with old folds, notes on verso, 7 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. Bartholomew Dandridge, Martha Washington's brother, had been in charge of the late John Parke Custis's (1753-1814) estate until his own death in April 1785, when Stuart, who had married Custis's widow, Eleanor Calvert Custis (1758-1811), took over. Washington was in Philadelphia for the Constitutional Convention in June of 1787. On 5 May 1787, Washington writes to Stuart. "On Monday after an early dinner, or on Tuesday morning, I shall commence my journey to Philadelphia. It would therefore suit me very well to receive the Sum mentioned when you were here last, at that place; and probably as you are going to Richmond, it may be so ordered. Alexanders Bills on Mr. Morris would answer well--doubtfull Bills, or Bills which would be accompanied with delay, would by no means suit me, because the money would be applied 1st towards paying a debt there--and 2d in the purchase of some Goods for the family, if I can get them cheap there." Morris was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Co Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2015-11-15
