Yes, it is a long year indeed, and by a Son's Calendar two, since he has known the happiness resulting from the company and instructing conversation of his beloved Parents— He often sees them in idea, and their sentiments remain… Continue Reading To Hannah Bushrod Washington, 12 April 1783

After having so often neglected to write you for some time past rather from necessity than inclination, and from a sense of your goodness in forgiving me, and in admitting those excuses which one less generous would have be… Continue Reading To Hannah Bushrod Washington, 7 June 1783

I have sent the deed to Mr Parks to mr Lewis to execute with a request that he wd enclose it to you before friday.

     Know all Men by these Presents that I John Augustine Washington of the County of Westmoreland and Parish of Cople for and in Consideration of the natural Affection which I bear unto my Son Bushrod Washington of… Continue Reading From John Augustine Washington, 17 Oct. 1785

     The enclosed I got at the post Office yesterday, having seen it before advertised knowing the Land I took the liberty of opening it. I wish the delay of it may not be inconvenient to You.… Continue Reading To William Augustine Washington, 7 Jan. 1791

     The Corporation of the City of New York have caused medals to be struck to commemorate the completion of the Erie Canal which unites the great Western Lakes with the Alantic Ocean.… Continue Reading From Richard Riker, John Agnew, and Thomas Bolton, 28 April 1826