From George Washington to Dismal Swamp Land Company, 16 November 1795

To Dismal Swamp Land Company

Philadelphia 16th Novr 1795

Gentn

Having disposed of my share and all the interest I have in the Dismal Swamp company, to Henry Lee Esq. I request that he may, henceforward be considered as being standing in my place.1 He is not only to receive the profits, which may hereafter arise from that concern, but if any thing is due thereto, he is entitled to my share thereof—& is in like manner to pay all unsatisfied demands upon me on this acct passed & to come. With respect I am—Gentn—Yr mo. Obt Hble Sert

Go: Washington

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1. GW’s agreement with Henry Lee of this date has not been found, but according to an entry in Ledger C description begins General Ledger C, 1790–1799. Morristown National Historical Park, Morristown, N.J. description ends , it called for Lee to pay $20,000 “in three equal annual Instalments with Interest” (p. 59).

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Title: From George Washington to Dismal Swamp Land Company, 16 November 1795
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Dismal Swamp Land Company
Date: 16 November 1795

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Cite as: “From George Washington to Dismal Swamp Land Company, 16 November 1795,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/05-19-02-0110. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Presidential Series, vol. 19, 1 October 1795–31 March 1796, ed. David R. Hoth. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2016, pp. 154–155.]