George Washington papers, 1778-1796

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#1307
Bib ID:
4079619 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
1 linear feet (2 boxes and some oversized items)
Language(s):
English .
Additional Description:
https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/46_WA-WE_10.pdf
Access:
You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Description

Summary

Thirteen letters from Washington to Gouverneur Morris, one to Alexander Hamilton, one to Nicholas Pike, etc.; two discharge papers signed, etc. There are also letters written to John Jay.

Arrangement

Cataloged.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); George Washington papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Letters and documents: Source of acquisition--From various collections.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Letters and documents Entered in AMC 12/04/90.

Revision Description

2024-11-12 Added box numbers with date ranges for Boxes 1 and 2. CCR.

Subject Headings

The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches for other collections at Columbia University, through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, and through ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.

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Genre/Form
Discharges CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Jay, John, 1745-1829 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Pike, Nicolas, 1743-1819 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Place
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- American forces CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Military discharge CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Presidents CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Presidents -- United States CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID