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The Papers of Bushrod Washington
Search and Browse Bushrod Washington's Correspondence
The Papers of Bushrod Washington is a digital documentary editing project focused on the personal papers of George Washington's nephew, Bushrod Washington. The digital edition includes documents scattered worldwide and thus largely unknown or overlooked in the scholarship of the revolutionary, early national, and antebellum eras. Though project editors have contacted over 2,000 archives and repositories in the quest for documents, the document collection and editing process continues. Therefore, this is a living edition; editors will continue to add new documents and annotations to this digital resource.
Explore Bushrod Washington's World
Court Cases
Read summaries of court cases in which Bushrod Washington was involved as a judge.
Explore Aspects of Bushrod Washington's Life
The exhibits on Bushrod Washington and the Circuit Courts offer an insightful look into the life and legacy of Bushrod Washington, a prominent early American jurist, and the historical development of the federal court system. As the nephew of George Washington and an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, Bushrod Washington played a key role in shaping the judicial landscape of the young nation. These exhibits explore his contributions to law, his tenure on the Court, and his influence on legal precedents. They also delve into the broader history of the Circuit Courts, which were critical in expanding the reach of federal law across the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries. Through documents, artifacts, and detailed narratives, visitors can gain a deeper understanding of the evolution of American jurisprudence and the foundational figures who helped establish it.
