E 312 .5 .W355 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^| •^bv^ *tt.Q( *a^ ^oV" "^^^d^ "^4 * " V*^\/ %*^-'/ ^^^'^i^\/ %^ ♦ *J ^^<^^ ^o Ay o *o^ "^«^- vvr» vv 'oK ^Ao^ •e^. A^ /^ ^^-^^^ 7 .^^"^. ■'5^. • a ^Jn fi^ • • • •• '^'Ik 4^ 1 • a ^^ ''^V WILLIAM LANIER WASHINGTON'S COLLECTION OF RELICS AND MEMORABILIA OF GEORGE WASHINGTON TO BE SOLD AT UNRESTRICTED PUBLIC SALE BY ORDER OF MR. WASHINGTON ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AFTERNOONS FEBRUARY 6th AND 7th, 1920 UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF THE AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION MADISON SQUARE SOUTH NEW YORK CITY ^ THE AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION DESIGNS ITS CATALOGUES AND DIRECTS ALL DETAILS OF ILLUSTRATION TEXT AND TYPOGRAPHY ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION AT THE AMERICAN ART GALLERIES MADISON SQUARE SOUTH, NEW YORK ENTRANCE, 6 EAST 23rd STREET BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4th, 1920 AND CONTINUING UNTIL THE TIME OF SALE ORIGINAL LETTERS AND DOCUMENTS STATUARY, MEDALLIONS, SNUFFBOXES, WATCHES, CLOCKS, SILVER AND OTHER RELICS OR MEMORABILIA OF OR BELONGING TO GEORGE WASHINGTON TO BE SOLD AT UNRESTRICTED PUBLIC SALE BY ORDER OF MR. WILLIAM LANIER WASHINGTON ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6rH AND 7th, 1920 AT 3:00 O'CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON AT THE AMERICAN ART GALLERIES Washington t Washingtoi irke Ci lerof Shington ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF ORIGINAL LETTERS AND DOCUMENTS STATUARY, MEDALLIONS, SNUFFBOXES, WATCHES, CLOCKS SILVER AND OTHER RELICS OR MEMORABILIA OF OR BELONGING TO GEORGE WASHINGTON TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE OR RESTRICTION BY ORDER OF MR. WILLIAM LANIER WASHINGTON ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6th AND 7th, 1920 AT 3:00 O'CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON THE SALE TO BE CONDUCTED BY MR. THOMAS E. KIRBY AND HIS ASSISTANTS, OF THE AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION, Managers NEW YORK CITY CHART INDICATING HOW RELICS CAME INTO POSSESSION OF MR. WILLIAM LANIER WASHINGTON George Washington John Au^stine Washington Bctly \\'ashin(^on Siilcr of George Wutungtoi M;jrtha Washington Wile of Gcyrgc Wjihingtoi Eleanor Parke Cu*i hin|{ton James HarroU WasI inRlon Only ton of i^wu William W a^hmclnn by -hi* fint marruge William d'Hertburn Washington Only ion of Uwts William Wash.npon by his tecond marriage (died wiihoul ihuc) iltiam Lanier ^Vashingio Only turvivini; child of June* Barroll N^Athinslon ParAlIrl vfrllral line* Indlcttt licKcni Imhci or ntolhcr lo child or childrcD tndiutc dncMii of ritici American Art Association, American Art Galleries, New York City. Dear Sirs : Acting upon your suggestion that it would be of inter- est to prospective buyers at my sale to have from me a statement relative to my collections, I feel that it sliould suffice to say it happens that, through several lines of descent, relics of the immortal George Washington and his immediate family have come into my possession. These, to- gether with my collections of Washington memorabilia and of American and the Colonial silver and other material of an historical character, I am now offering for sale. The Jumel Mansion, Washington's Headquarters in New York City, was for some time the repository for much of this Washingtoniana, and many have had there the opportunity of viewing the same. In these days of Prohibition it is interesting to note the change in times as indicated by General Washington's glass decanters and wine glass used by him at Mount Ver- non, and the American-made silver punch ladle presented to him by the citizens of New York City at the time of his inauguration. These are indeed interesting relics, as are also the brass telescope engraved with Washington's name; a seal \vith the Washington coat-of-arms cut in carnelian given by General Washington to his nephew. Justice Bush- rod Washington ; a seal ring with the Washington arms, given by General Washington to his nephew, Colonel Wil- liam Augustine Washington ; whist counters, buttons from Washington's coat, a silk waistcoat worn by General Wash- ington when he was President, Martha Washington's silk slippers, needlecase and beaded reticule, and a piece of her dress ; also handsome earlv American silver tea-set and other articles of silver owned by Colonel William Augustine Wash- ington ; shoe buckles, snuffbox and silver owned by Washing- ton's brother and nephews. Among the manuscripts are several of Washington's own copies of his letters, written by his secretaries, on the specially made paper used by General Washington, bearing his name and crest in the water mark and bearing indorse- ments in General Washington's own hand ; several letters addressed to General Washington by his nephews and which also bear indorsements in General Washington's handwrit- ing; the original holographic will of General Washington's brother. Colonel John Augustine Washington, with disposi- tion of his large landed estate and a considerable number of slaves ; several interesting documents relating to slaves owned by members of the Washington family ; Colonel John Augus- tine Washington's military papers written in his own hand during the War of the Revolution, including a broadside from Patrick Henry addressed to Colonel J. A. Washington ; letters from various members of General Washington's fam- ily and other interesting manuscripts of like Aature. It may be of interest, in reading the chart showing the descent of these relics, to observe that the several direct family sources are shown as follows : I. Colonel John Augustine Washington, a full brother of General Washington, W. Lanier Washington's great-great-great-grandfather, whose eldest child, Jane Washington, married her half first-cousin, Colonel William Augustine Washington (see II). II. Colonel William Augustine Washington, the great-great-grandfather of Mr. W. Lanier Washington, was the only son of Augustine Washington, the eldest half- brother of General George Washington ; he was the eldest of Washington's nephews and was in closer associa- tion with him than any other relative ; he was consulted fre- quently on matters of business, and was the first executor, after Martha Washington, named in General Washington's will. Extract : "Lastly — I constitute and appoint my dearly beloved wife, Martha Washington, my nephews, William Augustine Washington, Bushrod Washington, George Steptoe Washington, Samuel Washington and Lawrence Lewis and my ward, George Washington Parke Custis (when he shall have arrived at the age of twenty years) Executrix and Executors of this Will and Testament," III. Bushrod Washington, Justice of tlie Supreme Court of the United States, W. Lanier Washington's great- great-great-uncle, a son of the above-mentioned Colonel John Augustine Washington. Bushrod Washington inher- ited Mount Vernon, and General Washington's library and papers, under General Washington's will. Extract : "Item — To my nephew, Bushrod Washing- ton, I give and bequeath all the papers in my posses- sion which relate to my civil and military administra- tion of the affairs of this Country ; I leave him also such of my private papers as are worth preserving, and at the decease of my wife, and before, if she is not inclined to retain them, I give and bequeath my library of books and pamphlets of every kind." Bushrod Washington died childless, and by will and otherwise, gave General Washington's sword, pistol, library, papers, and other articles, to his nephew. Colonel George Corbin Washington, the great-grandfather of W. Lanier Washington ; as appears in the following paragraphs of Jus- tice Bushrod Washington's will: "Thirteenth — All the papers and letter books devised to me by my uncle. General Washington, as well as the books in my study, other than law books, I give to my nephew, George C. Washington. "Fourteenth — The sword left to me bj^ General Washington I give to the aforesaid George C. Wash- ington, under the same injunctions that it was bestowed to me." IV. Colonel George Corbin Washington had only one son who lived to maturity, Colonel Lewis William Wash- ington (the grandfather of Mr. W. Lanier Washington), who inherited from his father the greater portion of the relics of General Washington that he had received through three direct family sources ; namely, through his father, Colonel William Augustine Washington ; through his mother, Jane Washington (daughter of General Washington's full- brother), and through his uncle, Justice Bushrod Washing- ton. When Colonel George Corbin Washington's brother, Bushrod Washington (a nephew of Justice Bushrod Wash- ington), died, he left a young daughter, Frances Wash- ington, whom George Corbin Washington took into his family and to whom he subsequently gave several relics of General Washington ; the remainder he left to his only son, Lewis W^illiam Washington, as appears by these extracts from his will : "Item — I give to my son, Lewis W. Washington, all my papers other than those relating to my private business. I also give to my son, Lewis W. Washington, the sword of General George Washington, devised to me by my father, and also the sword and pistol (one of them being lost) of the said General George Wash- ington, devised to me by my uncle. Judge Bushrod Washington. "Item — I give to my son, Lewis, my law books, pub- lic documents, and such other portion of my library as my wife may not wish to retain." V. Colonel Lewis Willl^m Washington, married as his second wife the great-granddaughter of General Wash- ington's only sister, Betty Washington, and who was also the great-granddaughter of Martha Washington's sister. She inherited several important relics from these two sources, and also from General Washington's adopted daughter, Eleanor Parke Custis, among which was the Bible of General Washington's mother, now at Mount Vernon. It will be seen from the foregoing that in the posses- sion of Colonel Lewis William Washington were concentrated the relics of General Washington from five family sources. Colonel Lewis William Washington had one son by his first marriage: VI. Major James Barroll Washixgtox, C.S.A., and by his second marriage one son, William de Hertburn Wash- ington. The latter died without issue. The only living child of the late Major James Barroll Washington is Mr. William Lanier Washington, now of New York City, who inherited several important relics from his half-uncle, William de Hertburn Washington, and the relics which belonged to his father. VII. Frances Washington, above mentioned, to whom George Corbin Washington gave several important relics of General Washington and who also inherited a portion of the relics owned by her father, died without issue and these relics reverted to George Corbin Washington's grandson. Major James Barroll Washington, and his son, Mr. W. Lanier Washington. (Signed) W. Lanier Washington. New York City, January, 1920. CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. Any bid which i.s merely a uominal or fractional advance may be rejecteil by the auctioneer, if, in his judgment, such bid would be likely to aftect the sale injuriously. 2. 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Priced copies of the catalogue of any sale, or any session thereof, will be furnished by the Association at a reasonable charge. AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION, American Art Galleries, Madison Square South, New York City. FIRST AFTERNOON'S SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1920 AT THE AMERICAN ART GALLERIES BEGINNIXG AT 3.00 O^CLOCK CONTEMPORARY WASHINGTON RINGS, MOURNING PINS, SEALS AND SILVER SHOE BUCKLES 1 — Cameo Washington Locket Ring , A Oval bust of General Washington, blue white on car- nelian ground. Imbricated gold setting. 2 — German Slogging Ring Silver; octagoid face engraved with circular medal- rz? lioned bust of General Washington. 3 — Contemporary Washington Memorial, Ring Gold ; lozenge face set Avith ivorv miniature bust of J ^ General Washington. Small crack in ivory. In leather case. First Afternoon 4 — Contemporary Washington Memorial Ring Gold ; oval face, set with ivory miniature, female fig- l)^ i!) ^ ure standing before Washington's tomb, inscribed G. W. 5 — Early American Friendship Ring Engraved gold; oval face set with ivory miniature ^ — ),"^ seated female figure; minutely inscribed: '"^ ^ I Flv the faster we Tye." 'The Farther 4 ^' s) r ."7 -Contemporary Washington Memorial Ring Blue enameled gold ; set with a border of small bril- liants and an oval ivory miniature bust of George Washington. (One stone missing.) In old red leather case. 7 — Contemporary Washington Memorial Ring Gold ; lozenge face set with ivory miniature standing figure of Washington in military attire, inscribed G. Washington. In velvet case. 8 — Contemporary Washington Memorial Ring _^ Gold; oval face set with ivory miniature. "Female figure mourning at a Tomb," bearing a minute bust of Washington. First Afternoon 9 — Thkee Unusual Washixgtox Memorial Rings ^ (a) Ivorv with oval cai-A^ed bust of General Wash- ington. (b) Gold with miniature. (c) Gold with carved ivory bust marked G. W. 10 — Three Washington Memorial Rings (a) Gold with silhouette of General Washington. ^ y^. (b) Gold with engraved silver bust, on blue enamel. ^ (c) Silver with miniature. 9^' 11 — Three Washington Memorial Rings (a) Silver with square silhouette of General Wash- ington. (b) Gold with oval engraved bust, particolored agate. (c) Silver with oval silhouette. r 12 — Three Washington Memorial Rings (a) Gold ring with engraved oval silver face depict- ^ ing bust of General Washington. ^ " (b) Silver; set with silhouette of Washington. (c) Gold; set with oval ivory miniature, bust of Washington, a wreath above and lamp under. In black velvet case. 13 — Early American Friendship Pendant w) Engraved oval gold locket setting; enriched with ^ • ivory miniature female figure resting on a large anchor. In black leather case. 1-1 — Washington Memorial Brooch yj ■) facetted oval gold setting; enriched with ivory mini- ^^ ature bust of Washington in military attire. First Afternoon 15 — Early American Friendship Ring Engraved and blue enameled gold ; oval face, set with ^ f^ ivorv miniature female figure standing beside a col- umn supporting a portrait. (Illustrated) 16 — Gold Ring with Washington's Coat-of-arms Cut in carnelian. Given by General Washington to his nephew, Colonel William Augustine Washington. In >K — ^yj black morocco case witli inscription. (lUu strafed) 17 — Early American Friendship Brooch Oval gold setting, enriched witli miniature, a female figure resting on a pillar. Engraved A. M. B. and *\" ^ F. Y. In black leather case. (Illustrated) 18 — Oval Gold Mourning Brooch Engraved gold setting with plaited hair border ehclos- ^ /y ing ivory miniature figure of mourning female in "* landscape. Reverse, gold monogram J.A.W. on hair ground. In inscribed black case. (IlliLst rated) yote: The hair in this brooch is that of Colonel John Augustine Washington, full brother of General AVashington, and also that of his widow Hannah Bushrod Washington. 19 — Early American Washington Brooch Ivory miniature ; half length turned to right. In gold ' J ^_ oblong setting. In case. (Illustrated) 20 — Contemporary Washington Memorial Fob Pen- dant ^ Oval carnelian, cut in low relief with head of Wash- i)"^ ington. Gold setting engraved on rim: "George Washington a Ste. Memin." In case. (Illustrated) I» 20 First Afternoon 21 — Early American Washington Memorial Brooch ^ n , Engraved gold and black enamel setting ; enriched ^^^'^ with octagoid ivory miniature bust of General Wash- ington. In black leather case. 22 — Early American Washington Memorial Brooch , Similar to the preceding ; oval setting. In black leather o<:^ ^ " case. 23 — Early American Washington Memorial Brooch ^^ Similar to the preceding; oblong gold setting. In / ^ black leather case. 24 — Early American Washington Memorial Brooch -^ _^ Similar to the preceding ; oblong setting with oval ^ miniature. In case. 25 — Early American Washington Memorial Brooch ■^ -^_^ Similar to the preceding ; rounded oblong setting. In case. 26 — Early American Washington-Lafayette Mem- x-/\ orial Brooch A 'y' * Engraved gold and black enamel setting, oblong ivory miniature busts of Washington and Lafayette. In black leather case. 27 — Early American Friendship Brooch ^ Oval with hair background, enriched with gold bow- ^ knot and ivory medallion, inscribed : "Sacred to Friendship." In black leather case. 28 — Early American Memorial Brooch Sl^ Oblong gold setting, enriched with ivory miniature / ' bust of Washington. In black leather case. ^ 29 — Contemporary Washington Memorial Brooch /^ ^ • Oval shell cameo head of Washington, mounted with gold rim. In black leather case. First ^iftcrnoon 30 — Three Washington Memouiai- Bkooches v5^^ Ivory miniatures variously set in gold and enamel y2^^ brooches. Delineating different types of Washington portraiture. Two circular and one octagoid, after St. Memin, of beautiful quality. In velvet case. 31 — Three Washington Memoriat, Brooches ^^ Similar to the preceding. One oblong, one oval and ^'=><^ one elongated oval. In velvet case. 32 — Two Washington Memorial Brooches ^ " Similar to the preceding. Ovals. In leather case. 33 — Two Washington Memorial Brooches '^^O Similar to the preceding. Oblong. In leather case. 34 — Two Washington Memorial Brooches ^ -^ ^ Similar to the preceding. Oblong, one after Savage and the other after Trumbull. In black leather case. 35 — Two Washington Memorial Brooches ^ ■» Similar to the preceding. One oval and one rounded oblong. In case. 36 — Colonial Memorial Brooch Oval, enamel with gold medallion, "Cupid at an Altar," *>^ ^ surrounded by an open border of garnets and rose diamonds. In black leather case. 37 — John Mason's Gold Seal Scrolled and molded setting; intaglio-cut carnelian ^ '" with crest, motto and monogram J.M. In case. iVoie: The owner of this seal, John Young Mason (1799-1859), was the noted diplomatist that Hawthorne called "a fat brained, good-hearted, sensible old man." 38 — Early American Washington Memorial Seal 'r--r\ Scroll-enriched gold setting, bearing an intaglio head of Washington. In case. 7 First Afternoon 39 — Contemporary Washington Memorial Seal c>^ Oval gold setting, double arched ring; intaglio head of Washington, cut in carnelian. In case. / 40 — Early American Washington Memorial Seal — Oblong gold setting, scroll and shell enrichment ; in- ^ taglio head of Washington, cut in carnelian. In case. 41 — Early' American Washington Memorial Seal ^ Oblong gold setting, gadroon and vase enrichment; in- '1- taglio head of Washington, cut in crystal. In case. 42 — Early American Washington Memorial Seal Oval gold setting swiveled into a scroll and ring. ^_ Medallioncd liead of Washington ; agate cut in low , ^ relief. In case. 43 — Early' American Washington Memorial Fob __i Gold pendant of four flat chains with engraved clasps and slide ; round enriched seal bearing, on topaz, an intaglio head of Washington. X 44 — Contemporary- Washington Memorial Seal Oval tapering facetted agate; bearing the head of O '^ Washington, intaglio-cut; with gold rim. In case. 45 — Contemporary Washington Memorial Watch-key' ^ Gold, surmounted by a standing figure of General Washington. In black velvet case. 46 — Washington Watch-key ^\ Gold; shield-shaped center, engraved with house and /7 ^ landscape ; reverse, monogram W.A.W. In case. ^^^ Note: This key was originally owned by Colonel William Augustine Washiniiton, General Washington's nephew. Fi?\st ^Iftcnioon 48 48 47 fJ 47 — Gold Seal with Washixgtox's Coat-of-arms Cut in carnelian. Given by General Washington to /U J)0^ his nephew, Bushrod Washington, Justice of the Su- preme Court of the I^. S. In inscribed leather case. 48 — Jeweled Colonial Silver Shoe Buckles Rounded oblong buckles set with double row of paste stones. In inscribed morocco case. Note: These buckles were owned by Colonel John Augustine Washington, brother of General Washington. 49 — Two Early American Shoe Buckles __ Finely fashioned ; oblong with rounded front and cor- ^ ^ ners. Marked: I. Bingliani. In black case. 50 — Colonial Silver Shoe Buckle Oval; worn by a Revolutionar}' officer. First Afternoon ^ 51 — Contemporary Washington Memorial Shoe Buckle Silver front, enriched with medallions ; at crown, an ^ >^^ American eagle; at foot, bust of George Washington, ^ote: This rare type of buckle is very similar to the one illus- trated on the title page of "Historic Silver of the Colonies and Its Makers," by Francis Hill Bigelow. [Illustrated) 52 — Mourning Shoe Buckle Plain open blued steel with fittings. In inscribed ^ morocco case. (Illustrated) —^ 'Note: These buckles were worn, after the death of General Washington, by his nephew. Colonel William Augustine Wash- ington, from whom they descended to the present owner. GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES 53 — Enameled Watch Case set with rhinestones at front and back. En- ^^^ ^ _ riched with bust of Washington (no outer case). In elm-root case. 54 — Lady's Gold Watch ^ Wreathed medallion case in two-colored gold, set with ^ - circle of chip stones. Made by Lepine, Paris. In black morocco case. 55 — Contemporary Washington Memorial Watch Silver case; molded and facetted on rim; back en- ^ ^^ graved with oval bust of Washington. {Illustrated) 56 — ^Washington Memorial Watch ^i Silver case, enriched with engraved oval bust of Wash- >7 -O . ington. Porcelain face, with two unequal size dials, '^ *^^ for hours and seconds. (Illustrated) 57 — Washington Memorial Watch ^^j-^J Silver double case ; engraved with bust of Lafa^^ette, y^ • made by Huggett, Ramsgate, England. Hall-marked, ^ (Illustrated) 51 ■ 1 I 52 T1 1 1 !*-*"»« J 52 67 ^ 1 y .**^' First Afternoon 58 — Washington Memorial Watch Gold, 18-karat; repeater, engraved with bust of /^ Washington, title and E Pluribus Unum. Verge es- ^ ^ — capement ; quarter-hour strike on bell. Made by / Theophile Vallette fils. French, 1780-1790. In black morocco case. {Illustrated) 59 — Washington Memokial Watch Gold, 18-karat; repeater, engraved with enwreathed bust of Washington. Verge escapement, quarter-hour \Cy (-^ " strike on bell. Made by Monnier and Mussard. French, 1780-1790. In black morocco case. (Illustrated) 60 — Memorial Watch Gold; engraved witli "Surrender of Cornwallis." /h Swiss movement, bearing the name of M. J. Tobias, t— / c^ " Liverpool, England, 1820-1825. In inlaid rosewood / case. (Illustrated) 61 — Washington Memorial Watch Gold ; engraved with scene, "Washington on Field of Trenton." Swiss movement, bearing the name of M. ^ fj ^ J. Tobias, Liverpool, England, 1825-1835. In fine morocco case. (Illustrated) 9j- 62 — Washington Memorial Watch Gold, 18-karat. Finely enameled with bust of Wash- ington, slightly subsequent to date of watch. Made by Bollard and Mestral, Marseilles, France, cirea 1760. In inscribed morocco case. (Illustrated) 63 — Enameled Gold Watch : Louis X^' Finely enameled back, "The Birth of Venus," in bril- ^ ^ /\ liant colors. Tortoise-shell outer case. Made by / "^ "* Julien Le K03', Paris, 1710-20. In inscribed morocco case. J^' 61 62 GO 58 69 First Afternoon 30' 64 — Rare Washingtox Memorial Watch Gold, 18-karat; engraved with enwreathed and titled bust of Washington. Dial enriched with small round enameled medallion of "Adam and Eve," with tree and moving serpent. Made 1790-1800. In black velvet case. {lUustrated) CONTEMPORARY WASHINGTON SNUFFBOXES 65 — Contemporary Washington Elm-root Snuffbox Circular ; large ivory bust of Washington within a O ^ — gilded fillet. Interior of tortoise-shell. Miniature apparently of late execution. (Illustrated) Height, % inchea; fliameter, 3% inchen. yJ'O- 66 — Contemporary Washington Snuffbox Circular elm-root box, with bands and lined with tor- toise-shell ; with chiseled silver medallion bust of Wash- ington after Joseph Wright. {Illustrated) Height, li/g inches; diameter, 3 inches. 67 — Washington Tortoise-shell Snuffbox Circular ; with ivor}^ miniature bust of George Wash- ^ ington, signed "Ledar," within a gold fillet. Miniature / ^ -^ apparently of later execution. {Illustrated) Height, % inch; diameter, 2yg inches. 68 — Washington Lacque Snuffbox Circular, with deep red and black grounds ; enriched ^ ^ with gilded bands and encrusted with oval ivory miniature bust of Washington. {Illustrated) Height, l^/^ inches; diameter, 3 inches. 64 68 67 First Afternoon 69 COXTEMI'ORARY WASHINGTON SnUFFBOX J ^^ S^ Circular black lacque, bearing a bust of Washington c^ ' on gold ground inscribed witli title and 1st Presi- dent of the United States. Heiffht, % inch; diamfter, 2yg inches. 70 — Contemporary Washington Snuffbox S^ Circular; top with print, bust of Washington within (•^^ (yL^ a leaf and pearl border ; after Rembrandt Peale. Height , ~/^ inch; diameter, 3% inches. 71 — Contemporary Washington Snuffbox Circular red box lined with tortoise-shell. Tlie top ^ ^ enriched with line engraving; bust of Washington ^ under glass, (Restored.) Height, 1 inch; diameter, 3 inches. 72 — Contemporary Jeweleu Horn Washington Snuff- box ^^ Circular, of light amberish transparent horn ; en- ^^^ ^' riched with silver niedallioned bust of "Washington," / encircled with similar engraved and inlaid wreath of flowers witli centers of small cabochon garnets. — Height, 1 inch; diameter, 2 5/16 inches. 73 — Contemporary Circular Lacque Lafayette Snuffbox Top adorned with line engraving, "Bust of Lafayette," inscribed, "May a grateful people ever estimate his services," and title. Height, % inch; diameter, Sy., inches. JLd i 74 — Washington Tortoise-shell Snuffbox >^^ Oblong, with convex ttop shaped for pocket, encrusted ' ' with ivory miniature bust of Washington after Trum- / bull. Height, % inch; length, 3^/4 inches. First Afiernoon i,7)_- 75 — Washington Snuffbox Kound ivorv box, lined with tortoise-shell; enriched with oval ivory miniature bust of Washington, with mount in particolored gold. In black leather case. Ilciflht, % inch; diameter, 2y^ inches. 76 — Washington Tortoise-shell Snuffbox Circular, encrusted with oval ivory miniature bust of ^ D — George Washington within a gold filet. Height, % inch; diameter, Sy^ inches. 111! — Contemporary Washington Ivory Patchbox Circular; inlaid with tortoise-shell lines and encrusted _^ ^ with oval glass miniature bust of Washington, in- ^ ^ taglio-cut at back and finished in gold and black, encircled with pearls, within a beaded gold frame. The box has a beaded band and the interior is fitted with mirror and two compartments. (Slight flaw in rim.) Height, % inch; diameter, 2% inches. 78 — Contemporary Oblong Tortoise-shell Snuffbox Round corners and concave top, square basket pattern, ' ^ "^ enriched with small gold points ; center plate, engraved "H.W." ; small nail flange and hinge. Height, % inch; length, 2 3/16 inches. 79 — Circular Tortoise-shell and Elm-root Snuffbox Finely inlaid with bands and lined with tortoise-shell ; ^ J) -^ inset medallion, "The Eruption of Mount Etna." Height, % inch; diameter, 3yo inches. 80 — Washington Snuffbox Molded circular green box, ivory miniature bust of ^~— AVashington after Joseph Wright; chased gilded ^^ mount. Interior of tortoise-shell. In case. Height, 1 inch; diameter, Si/g inches. First Afternoon ,0' 81 — Louis XV Tortoise-shell Snuffbox Shaped oblong, fitted witli gilded leaf and flower band- ings. Encrusted with round ivory miniature bust of Louis XV : "Une boite de present de Cour." In in- scribed black morocco case. ^0- y? Height, 1% inches; lengthy 1% inches. 82 — Circular Vernis Martin Snuffbox {Circa 1750) Domed cover enriched with a cluster of fruit, within gilded rocaille and leaf scrolled border ; sides with medallions of fruit in similar scrolled medallions, interrupted with basket panels ; old crimson grounds ; under foot sipiilar to top. Interior tortoise-shell lined. In inscribed black morocco case. Height, 1 9/16 inches; diameter, 314 inches. 83 — Shaving Box Used by W^ashington and Lafayette Circular wooden box, bearing the manufacturers' woodcut. Showing two oval enwreathed busts of the "Generals" inscribed with titles and "Spirit of '76" circled with band, "Ezra Wood, manufacturer, Buckland, Mss.," and medallion seals of the "Thirteen original States." (Worn with usage.) In black mo- rocco case. Height, ly., inches; diameter, 4% inches. Note: This unique box was used by Generals Washington and Lafayette while stopping at the inn kept by Zenas Parsons, South Nato Street, Springfield, while en route to Boston. 84 — Circular Vernis Martin Snuffbox (Circa 1750) Slightly domed cover with old crimson ground, en- riched with gilded rocaille and leaf scroll cartouche f^ „^ enclosing a "Pastoral Landscape." Scroll bands at rim and sides. In inscribed black morocco case. Height, 1% inches; diameter, 3 inches. :2^l)^ - First Afternoon OO^ 85 — Early Washington Silver Snuffbox Oblong, engraved with oval medallion bust of Wash- ington, surrounded by leaf scroUings. Made by A. Coles, New York. Mark: A.C. in diamond, eagle and oval bust. In black silk case. Height, y^ inches; length, SVs inchei. =^-7 86 — Contemporary Washington Silver Snuffbox ^ Oblong, finely engraved with enwreathed "Bust of •^ Washington" ; paneled and minutely diapered grounds. Height, % »«f/i; length, 3 1/6 inches. 87 — Contemporary Washington and Lafayette Snuff- box ^d^- Oblong ; silver box, engraved with facing busts of the subjects within double scrolled medallion ; on minutely diapered ground. Height, % inch; length, 2% inches. First Aftertioon 88 — Contemporary Washington Sii,ver Snuffbox Elongated hexagonal shape. Richly engraved with -' ^ — oval enwreathed bust of Washington and scrolls. Height, i/o inch; length, 273 inches. 89 — Colonel William Augustine Washington's Snuff- box Oval tortoise-shell box encrusted witli ivory miniature, 'H 'J ^ "Female Weeping beside Tomb," inscribed : "Their y evening closed in Peace." Mounted with engraved gilded rim flanked by a scrolling of pique. In in- scribed black morocco case. Height, 1 inch; length, 3 inches. Note: Commemorative of the death of his uncle, George Wash- ington, and Martha Washington. 90 — Engraved Mother-of-pearl Box Oblong ; evidently made from several of General Wash- ington's whist chips. Finely engraved with floral scrolls and mounted in silver. In inscribed case. r^" Note: This dainty box was given by Martha Washington to her daughter, Nellie Parke Custis. WASHINGTON MINIATURES, WEDGWOOD AND SILVER PLAQUES 91 — Commemorative Paul Jones Medal, Blue and White Wedgwood —r\ Obverse displays bust of subject in white relief and- /n^ inscriptions: "Joanni Paulo Jones Classis Praefecto," / "Comitia American." Reverse, Ship in action and inscription : "E ostium, Navibus Capti Aut fugatis ; Ad Cram Scotiae XXIII Sept. MDCCLXXVIII." Signed : Dupre. In circular crimson box. Diameter, 3 inches. Note: Limited edition issued under the direction of Grenville Kane, Esq. First Afternoon 3 92 — Miniature Print of Washington on Sii.k Engraved by Kncass. Oval bust profile to right en- wreathed at foot and rayed ; inscribed, "First in ^^ peace, first in war and first in tlie hearts of his coun- trymen," and "Washington Association." Under black and gold glass mat in gilded contemporary frame. Approximate height, 3 inches. Note: Silk badge worn at the Centennial of the birth of George Washington, 1832, bearing this print, which is one of the smallest made of the subject. It is of great rarity printed on silk. 93 — Colored Print of George Washington Round; stipple, printed in colors after Stuart. Bust length, slightly turned to left, cut to fit contempor- - — ^ ''^ "^ ar}' gilded frame. Diameter^ 3 inches. From the Collection of Chief Justice James T. Mitchell. 94« — Black Basalt Wedgwood Medallion of Wash- ington X^ Head in profile to right, hair tied in a queue. Some- ^^^ * what of the Houdon type. Impressed mark and title on back. Diameter, 4 inches. 95 — Black and White Wedgwood Plaque of Wash- ington W ^_^ Bust in profile to left, hair tied in a queue; circular ■'^ <=^ plaque cut from a larger object. In Hogarthian frame. Diameter, 3^4 inches. 96 — Miniature Print of George Washington Oval; stipple by Edwin after Stuart. Bust length ^ O —slightly turned to left; cut to fit contemporary Ho- garthian frame. Height, 2]/^ inches. First Afternoon 97 — Silvered Glass Medallion of Zachary Taylor Silver bust in profile to left wearing high stock, em- / A — bodied in circular clear convex glass. In deeply / molded mahogany frame. Diameter, 214 inches. Note: No replica is known by the owner of this portrait. 98 — Early American Oval Ivory Miniature "Martha Henry Winston," wife of Peter Fontaine ^ ^ Armistead ; half length towards left, wearing ringlets ""^ ^ on forehead and about ears and low square-cut blue bodice. Oval, in black Hogarthian frame. Height, 21/3 inches. j:^ f^' 99 — Contemporary Silvered Glass Medallion of Washington Silvered bust in profile to left, wearing hair tied in a queue, embodied in circular clear convex glass. In deeply molded mahogany frame. Diameter, 2 inches. Note: No replica of this fascinating and unique portrait is known by the owner. 100 — Contemporary Miniature on Ivory Commemorative OF AVashington Female figure seated before an urn ; inscribed : "To the memory of Washington." Well drawn, and an exquisite bit of coloring. Circular, in convex gilded black and white glass mat and black Hogarthian frame. Diameter, IVg inches. .O- First Afternoon 101 — Oval Blue and White Wedgwood Plaque of Washington , Bust in profile to left ; hair tied in a queue ; high o^ ^ ' relief. (Hairline fire-crack below neck.) Scratched title and impressed Wedgwood mark on back. Height, 6% inchet. 102 — Early American Cotton Print of Washington Bust length facing front ; printed in carmine ; in- scribed above with title and under with motto and ^2^ I) — Perry. In black frame. Height^ 4 5/9 inches; width, Syg inches. 103 — Early American Cotton Naval Print Circular reserved medallion of ships, enwreathed at foot and there inscribed "Constitution, "Cyane" and yj -^ "Levant" above, "Old Ironsides again and Stewart" ; — printed in carmine. Framed. Height, 41/0 inches; length, 6I/2 inches. /^ 104 — Early American Cotton Naval Print ^ — Similar to the preceding ; inscribed : "AVasp and Frol- ick." Framed. 105 — Oval Ivory Miniati^re "George H. Halstead," Midshipman, H.M.S. Revolu- yy ^ _ tionnaire. Bust length slightly to left, wearing blue "^ naval coat, red vest and black stock. Painted in 1821. Oval, in black Hogarthian frame. Height, 2% inches. o^ 106 — Oval Black Basalt Wedgwood Plaque of Wash- ington >, ^_ ^U Bust in profile to left, hair tied in a queue. Impressed OC^c?^ mark: Wedgewood. In old gilded brass frame with leafage ; scrolls, pearl edging and dropping water mo- tives. Height, 31/3 inches. First Afternoon 107 — Oval, Ivory Miniature of Sir Walter Scott Bust length, wearing long hair over forehead, brown coat and high white stock ; reverse, over opal glass, ■^^^ ^ holds a lock of the poet's hair. Painted in 1791, when the subject was twent}^ years of age. In oval gold locket frame ; inscribed black morocco case. Height, 2% inches. 108 — Early American Silver Bas-relief of Washington Bust profile to riglit, finelv chiseled. Mounted on old ^^- black velvet and black molded frame. Height, 2 inches. 109 — Contemporary Composition Bist of Washington Profile to left wearing blue and yellow Continental ^t? military coat and ruff; features tinted. Vertically •*)~2^ • inscribed at sides : George W^ashington. Under glass. Total height. 6 inches; width, 4% inches. Note: These busts adorned the rustic countryside in Washing- ton's time, but very few survive to-day. 110 — Early American Silhouette Bust of lady wearing mob cap ; in oval black mat and ^ / oblong frame. Total height, 10 inches; width, 8% inches. Ill — American Ivory Minl\ture of Washington After the painting by Wertmuller. Bust length ^' slightly facing to right, wearing hair tied in a queue, / ^ " black coat, white stock and ruffles ; on deepening golden yellow background. In gilded scrolled frame. Height, SYs inches; width, 2^^ inches. 112 — St. Memin Print of Timothy Pickering ,-7? Circular mezzotint; bust profile to right; early im- ^^ • pression. In scrolled square black frame. / Diameter, 2Vi inch0$. Fi7'st Afternoon 113 — Repousse Silver Washington Coat-of-arms Shield bearing two bars and three stars or mollets ; mantled by casque, acanthus leaves, coronet and ts:^ ^ — eagle ; label under with motto : "Exitus acta probat." In black frame. Height, GVs inches; width, 5% inches. 114 — St, Memin Print of Colonel William Augustine Washington Circular ; mezzotint ; profile bust to right of Wash- ,^5^ ington's favorite nephew. In scrolled square, black CO frame. Diameter, iy^ inches. 115 — American Oval Ivory Miniature of Washington After the painting by Wertmuller. Bust length yj^^^- slightly to right, wearing hair tied in a queue, black coat, white stock and lace ruffles ; on golden yellow background. In black mat and contemporary ma- hogany frame. Height, ly^ inchet. 116 — Print of Colonel William Washington of "Cow- pens" Oval stipple ; engraved by J. B. Forrest after Charles Willson Peale. Half length facing front wearing mili- tary uniform. Cut close and plate laid down. In black and gold glass mat and mahogany frame. Height, 4% inches. 117 — Colored Print of George Washington _j Oval, printed in colors ; cut and laid down to black ^ ^ , and gold mat. Painted and engraved by E. Savage. cs^^^^ In gilded contemporary frame. Height, 2% inches. First Afternoon f^O- 118 — Contemporary Miniature on Marble of Wash- ington By Archibald Robertson (1T65-1835). Standing three-quarter-length figure, facing front, wearing black velvet state costume, a sword held by left hand, right resting on back of chair. In gilded frame. Height, 6% inches; width, 5V2 inches. Note: The late Charles Henry Hart informed the present owner that this portrait was undoubtedly by Archibald Robertson, who painted Washington from life. Prom the estate of Chancellor Williamson, New Jersey. First Afternoon ^ /a^ 119 — American Ivory Miniature Portrait of Marshall O. Roberts. 'P~'^ By George H. Hite (1853 — ). Three-quarter-length, seated, wearing black coat and white waistcoat. Signed on back of label. Framed. Height, 814 inches; width, 6% inches. Note: This miniature was submitted l:)y ttie present own?r to Mr. Chauncey M. Depew, who stated that he was of the opinion that the subject presented was Marshall O. Roberts, with whom he was personally acquainted. 120 — Silver Place Card for Grant's Banquet Oblong, inscribed: "Farewell Banquet to General U. S. Grant, Palace Hotel, San Francisco, Oct. 25, 1879. Hon. H. F. Page." Given prior to Grant's voyage round the world. Height, 2^4 inches; length, 81/2 inches. ^^ 121 — Early American Silver Tablet Oblong, engraved in part : "The Foundation Stone, Druid's Grove. Dedicated to Togodubeline, 7th March, 1803. Samuel Sproull." Height, 2% inches; length, 3% inches. Note: A fine example of early American engraving on silver. Perfectly preserved and evidently removed within recent years from the corner-stone. 122 — American Silver Plaque of Washington Oblong, in repousse. Bust facing three quarters to ^ left. In old mahogany frame. Height, 514 inches; width, 41/3 inches. 123 — American Silver Plaque of Washington X Similar to the preceding ; varying in costume and •^ pose. Height, 51/3 inches; width, 4l^ inches. yj?" P"^^ First Afternoon 124 — American Silver Plaque of Washington _ Oblong, after Savage. Washington and family seated ,_^ c) ' and gi'ouped at a table on whicii rest plans of a cam- paign and a sword. Framed. Height, 5% inches; length, 7% inches. 125 — Oval Silver Plaque of AVashingtox ,^^ Repousse. After the celebrated laureated head by ^oZ> St. JMemin. In deep molded frame. Height, 9'/o inches. EARLY COLONIAL, AMERICAN AND GEOR- GIAN SILVER AND SHEFFIELD PLATE 126 — Two Georgian Silver Teaspoons Oval bowls with simple handles. IV1 Hall mark of 1791. Makers: G.S.W.F. Oval bowls with simple handles. Monogram W.A.B. 127 — Three Early American Silver Teaspoons ^ Two spoons with square coffin handles by W. S. (J) £7 Nichols, Newport, 1805, with his mark and mono- grammed M.E.Y. One spoon by D. L. Burger, 1805, with full marks. 128 — Five Dutch Silver Gilt Spoons ^^^ Ovoidal bowls with twisted stems terminating in me- ' dallioned Cupids' heads. 129 — Two Colonial Silver Spoons Teaspoon with engraved husk and medallioned stem ; (^ ^_ monogrammed M.S. By Jas. Betham, 1743. Mark: I. B. in oblong. Salt spoon, by Moulton, circa 1780. 130 — Three Early Colonial Rat-tail Spoons Finely fashioned, with elliptical bowls and simple *=-2. '"T*-'— cusped stems. Circa 1720-30. First Afternoon 131 — Two Early American Silver Teaspoons One Avith engraved husk and medallion handle ; niono- erZ -" grammed M.Y. By Garret Forbes, N. Y., 1809. One monogrammed M.S. By J. Kendall, witli mark. 9- 132 — Three Colonial Silver Teaspoons Solidly fashioned, engraved with date 1765, letter M and maker's mark. 133 — Two Early American Silver Teaspoons Stems engraved with medallion, border and monogram J) ^ M.S. By Jos. Smith, Boston, 1789. Mark: I. S. 134 — Three Early American Silver Teaspoons Unusual coffin-shaped handles. By Samuel Bosworth, O — New York, 1835. Mark: Bosworth. 135 — Two Silver Spoons, Made for Colonel Washing- ton One salt and one mustard spoon ; engraved with ■^/^ __ Colonel William Augustine Washington's monogram. Made by Burnett and Rigden, Georgetown. Mark: C. A. Burnett. In morocco leather case. Note: The framed original receipted maker's bill of sale, signed, and dated 1805, accompanies these spoons. 136 — Two Early American Silver Teaspoons Elliptical bowl. Enriched with swan in slight relief >^ - on reverse. Stem engraved J. M. Mark: P. P. and '^ ^^ leopard. 137 — Two Early American Silver Table Spoons Stems engraved with medallion, husks and monogram ^ >r-^ J.H.C. Made by John Burger, New York, 1780. '"'^ Marks : Burger in script, eagle's head and pseudo- date letter. First Afternoon 138 — Colonel Washington's Silver Teaspoon . Stem engraved with the monogram of Colonel William •^ Augustine Washington. Made by John Erwin, Bal- y timore, circa 1805. Marks: Name and pseudo-hall ' marks. Sole: J. Erwin is the maker of Colonel William Augustine Washington's silver tea-set, No. 208, in this catalogue. 139 — Two Early American Silver Ladles Sauce ladle with gadrooned bowl made by Gennett and y c) Osborn ; full marks. Toddy ladle with ebony handle. 140 — Washington Silver Cream Ladle Presented by General Washington to his brother, Colonel Charles Washington. Handle engraved with ^y ■) t^^pical monogram C.W. In inscribed morocco case. Note: This cream ladle was presented to the father of the present owner by Bushrod Washington Cooke, a connection of the Washington family. 141 — Five American Silver Dessert Spoons Stems engraved with cipher H. Made by R. and A. ,-^ c? " Campbell, Baltimore, 1850. Mark: Name in full. Note: These spoons belonged to the family of Samuel Harris of Maryland, and were presented by his son to the father of the present owner. 142 — Early American Silver Table Spoon Stem engraved on reverse : "Peter Folger to Peter '^ ^ Ewer, Born 15 March, 1800." Made by Benjamin. ■^^ ^^ Marks : B. B. twice. 143 — Early American Silver Table Spoon Stem monogrammed M.E.Y. Made by Griffen and \^ ^ Hoyt, circa 1802. Marks: Name and pseudo-hall marks. First Afternoon n 144— Colonial Silver Table Spoon ^yt) Stem richly engraved with medallion, husks, full bor- der and monogram F.G.A. Made by Joseph Anthony, / Philadelphia, 1770. Mark name in script. 145 — Early American Silver Table Spoon ru Stem richly engraved with medallion, husks, full bor- '' der and monogram M.M.G. Made by Brasher, New / York, 1786. Marks: Name and place. 146 — Two Early American Silver Table Spoons Stem engraved with medallion, full border and mono- gram P.R. ; uniquely scrolled on back of bowl. Made r^2.-^ by James Woods, Philadelphia, 1780. Mark: I. Woods. 147 — Four Early American Table Spoons Finely hammered boAvls ; stems monogrammed D.E.J. 2^ " Made bv W. A. Williams, circa 1800. 148 — Two Early' American Silver Table Spoons Stems engraved with medallion, husks, full border and y^ ^ monogram J.M.G. Made by Samuel Williamson, c^^o*' ^ Philadelphia, 1796. 149 — Two Colonial Silver Table Spoons Stems engraved with medallions, husks and ciplicr W. _ Made by Abraham G. Forbes, New York, 1769. Mark : 7^ ^ " A. G. F. Note: These two spoons were said to have been owned by Gen- eral Washington and used by him during his residence in New York, but as they were purchased by the present owner, he has no means of verifying this statement. 151 — Early American Silver Service Spoon f Stem engraved with cipher D. Made by Bailey and ^p ^^ Kitchen, Philadelphia. Marks, name and three pseudo- hall marks. First Afternoon 152 — Early American Silver Service Spoon Stem engraved with monogram J.M.B. Made by ^ ^ ■ — Samuel Richards, Phihidelphia, before 1796. Mark, name in script. 153 — Mammoth Silver Service Spoon. Early Nine- teenth Century ^^_ Stem engraved "R H & D H." Marks, crowned C, R, / ^ ^ DC and 1811. 154 — Early American Silver Ladle Stem engraved witli monogram J.M.B. Made bv Sam- uel Richard and Samuel Williamson, Philadelphia, / "^ before 1796. Marks: First name in script and ini- tials S. W. in Roman capitals. 155 — Early American Silver Ladle Stem engraved with cipher D. Made by Mead and /\ Adriance, St. Louis, 1820. Marks: Name, place and three pseudo-hall marks. 156 — Early American Silver Sugar Tongs Finely engraved with husks, full chevron border patera, J. A. W. and W. M. Marks : B. H. in script and leopard. Circa 1790. 5" 157 — Early American Silver Sugar Tongs . — Shell blades and shaped spring handle. Marks : Bay- '^ eux and three pseudo-hall marks. 158 — Early American Silver Sugar Tongs Stems richly engraved with husks, flowers, chevron ^ borders and cipher H. Made by Edmund Milne, Phila- delphia, 1781. Mark: E. Milne. First Afternoon 06 a 159 — Early Colonial Silver Sugar Tongs Shell blades with curious scrolled scissor handles. " Engraved M.B.D. Marks: I. H, and W. ; possibly John Hull, circa 1720-1730. In case. (Illustrated) 160 — Two English Silver Forks Two-tined steel prongs, pistol-sliaped handles termin- ^ ating in shells ; engraved crest. Marks D and lion ^ ~' (circa 1750). (One imperfect.) (Illustrated) Note: These forks are identical in pattern to those exhibited among the relics of Washington at the Smithsonian Institution. 161 — Mary Washington's Teaspoon Stem engraved with fleur-de-lis and shield mono- 1 grammed M.W. In inscribed case. (Illustrated) ^^*^0 ^ " Note: A unique relic of Mary Washington, the mother of Gen- eral Washington. 162 — English Silver Knife and Three Forks Steel tines and blade ; pistol-shaped silver handles ter- >, ^ -^ minating in shells and scrolls. Marks : D. D. in script Cx^d^ and leopard. (Illustrated) Note: These are similar in pattern to the rare preceding lot. 163 — Washington's Silver Punch Ladle Stem engraved with initials of General Washington. Made by Hugh Wishart, New York. (Illustrated) Note: At the time of General Washington's inauguration as / President of the United States, in 1789, he was presented with a C) O "^ silver service and other articles in silver by various citizens of New York, all of which have been dispersed with the exception of this massive punch ladle, which was used at the inaugural reception. Washington gave it to his nephew, Colonel William Augustine Washington, who in turn gave it to his son, Colonel George Corbin Washington, the great-grandfather of the present owner, to whom it has passed through successive generations. '//'. First Afternoon /; 164 — Two Rare Colonial Silver Escutcheon Plates Standing figure of Indian carrying staff; silhouetted and engraved. Made by John Moulmer, New York, O — 1744. Mark I. M. In morocco case. Note: These unique specimens and the two following escutcheon plates are the only ones known to the present owner. '?'■ 165 — Two Rare Colonial Escutcheon Plates Similar to the preceding. (One slightly imperfect.) In morocco case. / 166 — English Silver Toast-rack Wirework ; boat shape, with four compartments, loop -O ^ handle and ball feet. Hall marks. First Afternoon 167 — George II Silver Creamer Graceful gadrooned pear-shape; leaf-scroll Jiandle. ' — Hall marks of 1744!, maker's initials C. F. Engraved CP c^ " with monogram. Note: This exquisite little creamer belonged to the HoflFinan family of Baltimore, Md., for many generations. 168 — American Silver Creamer -5^ Hand beaten, helmet shape, witli round molded foot ^ "2, ^J^<^ strap liandle. 169 — Early American Silver Creamer Boat shape, flange handle and beaded foot. Engraved . ^>^^** with Washington cipher and crest. Circa 1800. 170 — George III Silver Creamer Ovoidal body with incurved neck, beautifully shaped spout and rim ; leaf-scrolled handle. Supported on ^ ' tripod scrolled sheep feet. London hall mark of 1808 and maker's initials. 171 — Early Spanish Silver Porringer ^^,^-. Hammered bowl with scroll handles. Made circa 1675. 172 — American Silver Sugar Bowl and Cover Bowl and cover pierced with scrollings, swinging bail _^ handle, cartouche and scroll feet. Spiral stem and / '^ ' leaf terminal. (No lining.) Note: Formerly owned by General Joseph E. Johnston, C.S.A., who gave it to his aide-de-camp, Major James BarroU Washing- ton, the father of the present owner. 173 — American Silver Sugar Bowl and Cover ^ ^ Bowl enriched with panels of grapes and vines, lion ^. ^ mask and ring handles. On four banded open claw feet. Cover with grapes and acorn terminal in relief. First Afiernoon 174 — English Silver Muffineer Vase shaped, with gadrooned body and foot ; spiral o^-^"^ cover and terminal. London hall mark and maker's initials. 175 — Three Early American Silver Plates ^ O- Flaring side with beaded edge and short foot. Circa 1800. 178 — French Silver Tankard Straight sides with slightly flaring molded mouth. ■^ ^ __ Finely scrolled strap handle. Marks: 1791. Height, 4 inches. ^S 179 — American Silver Beaker Expanding sides with molded rim and foot. Engraved "George C. Washington, July 15th, 1851." Xote: Colonel George Corbin Washington, M.C., was the great- grandfather of the present owner of this cup. . ^- 180 — Early American Silver Mug _A Ovoidal body with flaring mouth and beaded foot. "^ Engraved with monogram P.Ij.W. within wreath and heraldic motto: dated under foot, 181'!. 181 — Early American Silver Mug /-^^ Similar to the preceding. 182 — English Silver Loving Cup ^ Flaring cup, enriched with rope band, fluted and jj ^ ' ^ gadrooned toward base and minor floral motives ; S- r-^^^ scroll handles. Hall marks almost indecipherable; circa 1700. Height, 3% inches. First Afternoon ^, f^-- 183 and 184 183 — Small Coloxial Silver Tray Scrolled pie-crust edge ; supported on cabriole legs and sheep feet. Engraved under base : A. P. No. 2. Maker's mark WD, three times; circa 1T50. In morocco case. Note: Mr. HoUis French, the well-known collector of old sil- ver and author of "A List of Early American Silversmiths and Their Marks," stated in a letter to Mr. Lanier Washington, refer- ring to this rare tray and its companion, which follows: "I am sorry that I did not make it clear that I considered the pie-crust trays as certainly American, and as I told you they are ahnost exactly liivc mine, the only diiference being that mine have Hurd's name on them and are dated 1750 on back, and have besides a rather handsome coat of arms engraved on bottom. It may com- fort you to ]7 C"~ ^^^ subjects within linked oval wreaths; surmounted by stars and eagle bearing titled labels. (Slight crack.) Height, 2y2 inches. (Illustrated) 219 — Contemporary Washington and Lafayette Mug Canary ground, printed in old yellow. Similar to the ^>D '^ preceding. Note: Excessively rare in this coloring. (Illustrated) Second and Last Afternoon 220 — Washington and Lafayette Mug Early Staffordshire, by Hall and Son. Printed in ^■^ black with oval busts of subjects titled, "His Country's J^ O . Father and The Nation's Guest," intervening coat-of- arms of America, and "Republicans are not always ungrateful." (Has been restored.) (Illustrated) Height, 2% inches. 221 — Early Staffordshire Lustre Naval Pitcher Deep crackled cream ground enriched with pink bands and two black prints by "Cagara." Trophied busts of Decatur and Brown. (Handle restored.) Height, 4% inches. ^D From the Arthur True Collection. (Illustrated) 222 — Early American Washington Pitcher Deep yellow-cream pottery printed in black w4th bust ^^ of Washington and rural scene, "Trial piece." Jp ^ . Height, 5% inches. ^ "^ Note: The only example of this extremely rare pitcher that the present owner has ever seen. (Illustrated) 223 — Washington Plate Staffordshire. Center with bust of General Washing- . ton printed in carmine ; alphabet border in slight / ^ relief. Diameter, 614 inches. 224 — Tw^o Scroll Edge Plates from Mount Vernon Owned by Justice Bushrod Washington ; octagonal, decorated with floral sprays in brown and gold on ^ /) white ground. Mai'k: Copeland and Garret. In perfect condition. Diameter, Si/g inches. Note: Bushrod Washington was a nephew of General Wash- ington, from whom he inherited Mount Vernon. 21b and 2W 220 222 Second and hast Afternoon J <;o- 225 — Two Scroll Edge Plates from Mount Vernon Owned by Justice Bushrod Wasliington. Similar to ^ __ the preceding. 226 — Contemporary Washington Pitcher Liverpool ware ; typical shape, printed in black with oval medallions. "Tomb," inscribed "Washington in Glory and America in Tears." Reverse, Plan of City of Washington, held by two female figures. Under spout, coat-of-arms and label, "E Pluribus Unum." Height, 8% inches. Note: From the Arthur True Collection. Said to be the most perfect example of this rare pitcher known. {Ilhistr Cited) 227 — Washington Dish in Blue Staffordshire Ware Scrolled rim and leaf handles ; displaying "Mount Vernon" within scrolls and flanking female supporters, ^ ^ ^ '^ titled "America" and "Independence" ; at left is a bust medallion of Washington, held by one of the supporters ; flower and scallop border inscribed : New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. By Clews. Length, 8^4 inches. (Illustrated) st> / 226 Second and Last Afternoon ■^ 228 — Early Washington Salt-glaze Pitcher Expanding sides, shaped mouth and triple bamboo handle, enriched in low relief with figures : "Washing- ington Taking Leave of his Mother," Washington «"— ^ — holding "Declaration of Independence," and interven- ing draped coat-of-arms of America. Height, 5% inches. A^ote: Very rare in this small size. From the collection of the late William F. Havemeyer. (Illustrated) 229 — Early Washington Salt-glaze Pitcher Larger, similar to the preceding. Note: This and the following are the only examples of this ""-TT) — pitcher that have come to the notice of the present owner for many years. Height, IO14 inches. (Illustrated) 230 — Early Washington Salt-glaze Pitcher Similar to the preceding. Mounted with shaped hinged ^-TV) pewter cover. ■^"^ Height, 11% inches. (Illustrated) Second and Last lifter-noon 231 — Early Washington Salt-glaze Pitcher Similar to th hinged cover. ^ Similar to the preceding. Mounted with silver-plated r^ Height, IO14 inches. 232 — Staffordshire Bust of Washington Wearing blue coat and figured yellow waistcoat. On ^-Y-\ marbleized base. *-) , Height, ty^ inches. From the Arthur True Collection. {Illustrated) 233 — Contemporary Bisque Statuette of Washington Dignified standing figure, after the original statue by Sir Francis Chantrey. .^ Height, 13% inches. Note: This figure is an exquisitely modeled reduced counter- part of the famous original statue which stands in the Main Hall of the State House, Boston, Mass. (Illustrated) 234 — Bisque Statuette of Washington Standing in state costume, his right liand resting on a book. Canted oblong plinth, titled at back. Made to commemorate the centenary of Washington's birth. Height, 14% inches. Note: From the William F. Havenieyer Collection. This is one of the two examples of this statuette known to the present owner. (Illustrated) f^ 'r X Second and Last Afternoon 235 — Contemporary Staffordshire Statuette of Franklin ^ Standing, wearing white and gold coat and shorts, ^ and waistcoat sprigged in colors ; features tinted. Height, 14% inches. (Illustrated) 236 — Contemporary Staffordshire Statuette of Washington >^ — Similar to tlie preceding. In white and gold. ^ (Illustrated) 237 — Contemporary Bisque Statuette of Washington Wearing state robes and standing beside a pedestal on ^ which is the Declaration of Independence. (Has been l/ ' restored.) Signed: de Vaulx. / Height, ISy, inches. Note: The only example of this statuette in bisque known to the present owner. (Illustrated) 238 — Staffordshire Bust of Washington Wearing blue coat, black stock and flowered waist- >^ coat. On flaring marbleized base. From the Arthur True Collection. / ^ "^ Height, 8 inches 239 — BisauE Bust of Washington Wearing black coat and high stock. Composition ^ ^ base. Height, 6% inches. 240 — Contemporary Staffordshire Statuette of Na- poleon ->^jt) Wearing military attire and rich blue cloak, an eagle »^^ ' perched at side. Height, 10% inches. Second and Last Afternoon r" io 0^ 241 — Contemporary George and Martha \Vashixgtox Vases White porcelain, with flaring bodies and open leaf scroll handles, enriched with gilding and oval busts of the subjects. HeicjM, 6 inches. Note: No duplicates of these vases are known to present owner. ^ J- 242 — Sculptured Statuary Marble Figure "The Sleeper." By the French sculptor Pradier (1792-1852.) Reclining female figure. On irregular rustic base ; fitted to molded walnut plinth. Signed. Length, 11 inches. Note: Pradier, a precursor of Rodin, was a most interesting figure in French sculpture. 243 — Sculptured Statuary Marble Figure "The Wave." By the French sculptor Pradier ( 1792- O ^' -^ 1852). Reclining female figui'e on the crest of a wave. Fitted to molded walnut base. Lenqth, 12 inches. Second and Last Afternoon CONTEMPORARY WASHINGTON BRONZE PLAQUES AND STATUETTES 244 — Copper Pi^auue of Washington. By A. Demarest Bust profile to right within a beribboncd reeded cir- ^:^_ clet. Inscribed with title, signature of sculptor and of maker, J. Crutchett. In black Hogarthian frame. Diameter, 3]/^ inches. 245 — Bronze Plaque of Washington Bust profile to left, wearing hair in queue, high stock ^- — _^ and rufHes ; deep rich brown patina. Oval, in oblong '^'^ Hogarthian frame. Height, 3yo inches. 246 — Early French Copper Plaque of Franklin Bust profile to left, wearing typical fur cap. In- ^^ scribed: "B. Franklin Americain." In round frame. Diameter, 3';4 inches. 247 — Bronze Bust of Washington Houdon model. Rich brown patina. Inscribed at —^ back foot : "Reduction of Houdon's bust of Wash- 2 O' ington made from life in 1783." y Height, 3% inches. Note: The smallest accurately reduced model of the Houdon life cast of General Washington known to the present owner. 248 — Bronze Plaque of Washington ^ Bust profile to left, wearing hair in queue, high stock "^ ^. and ruffles. Circular, in black frame. Diameter, 3yg inches. 249 — Early French Copper Plaque of Franklin Bust profile to left, wearing typical fur cap. In- jZ^ - scribed under shoulder: "Nini F. 1777." In old circular frame. Diameter, 4 inches. Second and Last Afternoon ^ 250 — Gilded Bronze St. Gaudens Medal of Washington Obverse, bust of Washington, inscribed with title and ^7) Pater Patria" MDCCLXXXIX. Reverse, standing Eagle, Coat of Arms of New York, and commemora- tive inscription of inauguration as first President, New York MDCCCLXXXIX. In leather case. Diameter, 41/2 inches. 251 — Contemporary Bronze Bust of Washington Head slightly turned to right ; inscribed with title at •^^ ^ foot, cs'*-'^^^ Height, 4% inches. 252 — Bronze Plaque of Washington Head; profile to right. Witliin circular laurel wreatli. ^ ^— -? Diameter, 514 inches. 253 — Early American Pewter Bust of Washington Silhouetted profile to left, wearing hair in queue and ^ military coat. Low relief, finely chased. Height, 5% inches. 254 — Contemporary Bronze Plaque of Washington „jj Bust profile to right, on pebbled background ; in- '7 ^ , scribed with title. In circular pearl molded bronze ^!^^^ frame. Diameter, 6% inches. 255 — Early American Lead Bust of Washington __ Facing front ; inscribed with title. On circular molded _ J? " foot. Height, 6% inches. 256 — Massive Contemporary Bronze Bust of Washington -7) Facing front ; inscribed with title. Rich deepening golden-yellow patina. '^'^ Height, 61/2 inches. Second and Last Afternoon 257 — Bronze Bust of Washington Earlv French ; inscribed with title in script ; rich deep O- ^^ patina. On round molded plinth. Circa 1800. Height, 8 inches. 258 — Contemporary Lead Bust of Washington Head slightly turned to left; gilded. On round red serpentine and square black marble plinth. Total height, 914 inches. Second and Last Afternoon 259 — Contemporary Silvered Plated Figure of Wash- ington ^ ^7) Standing, wearing dress military uniform, carrying a ' • scroll in right hand and chapeau in left. Oxidized patina. On square molded base. Height, 8 inches. 260 — Contemporary Lead Statuette of Washington Standing figure, wearing military uniform and cloak. ^^_^(P -^ Brass plated. On circular plinth. Height, Oy^ inches. Second and Last Afternoon ^"3 261 — Bronze Bust of Washington ,^^^ Facing front, wearing military uniform. On molded circular pedestal. Height, 8% inches. 262 — Contemporary Bronze Bust of Washington French; the subject wearing military uniform. Very finely chiseled ; yellow-brown patina. On round molded base. Height, 9% inches. Second and Last Afternoon -^ n ^ 5 J 263 CoNTEMPORARi' LeAD StATUETTE OF WASHINGTON _^ Standing delivering an oration ; wearing civil attire and carrying a scroll in right hand. Copper finish. On stepped white marble base, mounted with gilded leaf moldings. jotal height, 11% inches. 264 — Bronze Statuette of Washington Standing, wearing a toga held to him by his left hand, in the other a scroll. On circular plinth inscribed with title. After Sir Francis Chantrey's famous figure erected in the State House, Boston. Height, 12yo inches. Second and Last Afternoon ^ 265 — Contemporary Lead Statuette of Frakklix ^ ^ Companion to 263. 266 — Oval Washington Inkstand : Louis XVI Elm-root base, mounted in bronze with pedestaled fig- ure of the first President, four small vase penholders, two rings for wells, molded base and claw feet. (No wells.) Height, 6% inches; length, 7i/, inches. Presented by a French oificer to one of Washington's aides. 267 — Early American Lead Statt ette of Washington Standing, wearing a long toga, a scroll in right hand ; /-^Id-gold finish. On circular base. O , Height, 13i/o inches. Second and hast Afternoon 268 — Bronze Statuette of Washington *C~7) ^ Standing figure in civil attire, carrying the "Declara- ^ tion of Independence." On molded globular black marble plinth. Height, QVg inches. 269 — Bronze Statuette of Washington Similar to the preceding. On molded circular and ^ " octagonal plinth. (Illustrated) 270 — Contemporary Washington Group in Gilded Bronze Standing in state costume, beside a square pedestal on tLfJ^ ^ which rest various manuscripts. On square wliite mar- ble plinth. Height, lOy^ inches. {Illustrated) 271 — Bronze Statuette of Washington Standing figure, the right arm extended issuing a command ; wearing military costume, sword and spurs. On square plinth inscribed with title. ^ "^ Height, 12% inches. Note: A reduced copy of the statue of Washington on the Monument at Trenton, N. J., which was executed by the Amer- ican sculptor Wm. Rudolf O'Donovan. Only two casts of this reduced figure were made from the clay model. See also Note to No. 286. f {Illustrated) 271 270 269 Second and Last Afternoon 272 — Contemporary Washington Group in Silvered Lead Seated, wearing state attire, right hand holding his ^ ^ ') ^ "Farewell Address." Inscribed with date 1796, a ''^^^ small table at his side. Finely modeled figure, parcel gilt. On molded wood base. Height, I214 inches; length, 12i/o inches. From the William F. Havemeyer Collection. Note: The most characteristic and life-like figure of Wash- ington, in miniature, that the present owner has ever seen. (Illustrated) 273 — Bronze Statuette of Lafayette Standing figure in military costume, his right hand outstretched. On molded bronze and black marble base. Signed: Henry Weil. sc. 1899. •) y^ /\ Height^ 20 inches. Note: Only four copies of this interesting subject were ever founded. The present owner acquired the original plaster model and had same destroyed. {Illustrated) 274 — Contemporary Bronze Statuette of Washington BY THE French Sculptor De Vaulx Standing figure, wearing military costume, and vol- uminous cloak falling to feet from left shoulder. A ■ ^^)~o^ — half column at right is occupied by a lamp and a scroll, inscribed "United States of America." Signed at right of column. On oblong base with indented corners. Height, ISy, inches; width, 121/2 inches. Note: Godefroy Mayer states De Vaulx worked cii-ca 1800, and that only this signed example and one other unsigned contem- porary example a^ known to him. (Illustrated) -5f' 274 Second and I^ast Afternoon ^ o- EARLY AMERICAN MARBLE, BRONZE AND FAIENCE BUSTS AND BAS-RELIEFS OF WASHINGTON 275 — Wedgwood Bust of Washington ^ ^ Black basalt ; titled and marked Wedgwood. On molded circular pedestal. Height, 12% inches. (Illustrated) 276 — BisQiTE Bust of Washington Portrait of General Washington after his retirement S^ to Mount Vernon. Signed : McBride, On shaped pedestal : titled. Height, 15 inches. {Illustrated) 277 — Bronze Bust of General Washington Life size. From the model made from life by the fa- mous French sculptor, Jean Antoine Houdon, in 1785. Houdon came to America for the purpose of making the statue of Washington (now in the rotunda of the ^ State House at Richmond, Virginia) and was the only sculptor that Washington permitted to make life casts from his face, head and body. Houdon made two plaster casts of the head of Washington and one was deposited at Mount Vernon, the other he carried to ( France and it is now preserved by the French Govern- 7 ment. Barbedienne, of Paris, was permitted to use the - latter cast and from it produced the bust now offered. Height, 23 inches. From the collection of the late Chief Justice Shea of New York. Exhibited at the Jumel Mansion, Washington's Headquarters, New York City. While there an attendant accidentally discharged an old American musket, the ball entering the rear of the bust, but fortunately in no way injuring the bust proper. (Illustrated) 277 275 Second and Last Afternoon 278 — Wedgwood Bust of Washington Black basalt ; titled and marked Wedgwood. On ■\ ^ molded circular base. Height, 18 inches. {Illustrated) 279 — Contemporary Bust of Washington Sculptured in mahogany ; wearing military costume. /^ . (Pedestal perforated in front.) ^ Height, 17 inches. / {Illustrated) 280 — Bronze Bust of Franklin After Houdon's famous original. Rich brown patina. Signed : Houdon. On molded circular base. ^ J) — ' Height, 221/2 inches. c^^ {Illustrated) 279 280 Second and Last Afternoon u> 281 — Heroic Marble Bust of Washington and Pedestal Statuary marble, sculptured by R. Trentenove, Ital- ian. Noble and thoughtful mien, wearing a Roman toga, thrown over shoulder. Signed on back : "R. Trentenove Fece in Roma 1823." On circular molded ) ^ base. Round columnar pedestal of green scagliola marble. Bust height, 28 inches; i^edestal height, 42 inches. Note: Trentenove the Italian sculptor was born in Florence in 1790 and received his training under Canova's guidance at Rome, and was a pupil of Denvarin & Bartalone. He was at his best in 1821 when he executed this bust of Washington. Canova gave him commissions for several of the bas-reliefs for the Washington monument. {Illustrated) 282 — Heroic Marble Bust of Washington and Pedestal Statuary marble, sculptured by Hiram Powers, Amer- ican (1805-1893). Majestic of mien, wearing a toga f thrown over shoulders. Signed : H. Powers. On molded circular base. Round columnar pedestal of y^ ^ Rosso Antigo marble. ' Bust height, 32 inches; pedestal height, 45 inches. Commissioned by A. T. Stexoart directly from the sculptor about 1850. From the A. T. Stewart Collection. {Illustrated) 282 281 Second and Last Afternoon .yf bO 283 — Bronze Bas-relief Bust of General Washington Oblong. By the American sculptor W. R. O'Donovan. Profile to right, wearing military costume. Very finely modeled. Signed at top left with O'Donovan's symbol, "a three-leaf clover and cipher O. 1880." Inscribed at foot: "From the Houdon life cast of __ Wasliington." Unique. Height, 1814 inches; width, I61/2 inches. Note: This bas-relief and the succeeding one of Lincoln are the subject of a letter from the sculptor to the j)resent owner, quoted herewith: "Ilerne Oaks, "Southampton, L. L, N. Y. "Nov. 21, 1919. "W. Lanier Washington, "19 West 31st Street. "New York City. "Dear Mr. Washington: — - "Concerning the two bronze low relief portraits of Washington and Lincoln that you acquired several years ago from the widow of my old friend Judge Maurice Power, the bronze founder. I was not aware of their whereabouts or existence until I saw them in your collection of Washingtoniana at the Jumel Mansion, when I visited that historic house some four or five years ago, and I was impressed that they were the best things of the kind I have done. "The great French sculptor, Houdon, was invited through Thomas Jeffer- son to come to this country to make a statue of Washington for the State of Virginia. He remained at Mount Vernon for about two weeks, during which time he made a cast of the head of Washington, together with studies and measurements of the figure of his subject, and from these Houdon made the statue of Washington now in the State House at Richmond. "The cast of the head and shoulders of Washington was returned to Mount Vernon, and was in the possession of Col. John Augustine Wash- ington, the last owner of Mount Vernon, vuitil shortly before the civil war, when it was borrowed by Clark Mills, the sculptor, for use in making his equestrian statue of Washington at the Capitol. The original was retained by Mills with the consent of Col. Washington. This original cast, sometime in the seventies, was given by Mr. Mills to my old friend, Wilson MacDonald, the sculptor, through whom I secured its use for mak- ing the low relief portrait in bronze, mentioned above, which is now in your possession. The great value that I place upon the Houdon cast of Washing- ton is best expressed in the fact that it was also used in the making of my statues of Washington at Newburgh, at Trenton, and at Carracas. "With regard to the low relief Ijronze portrait of Lincoln that you also own — I employed the original life cast of Lincoln made by the sculptor, Volk, whicli is now owned by his son, Douglas Volk, N. A., one of the most distinguislied of our artists, in my opinion. "The two above mentioned low relief portraits of Washington and Lin- coln were made by me for Judge Power, who exhibited them at the Colum- bian Exposition in 1893, and they remained in his possession up to the time of his death, and no replicae were ever made of them. "Very sincerely yours (Signed) "William Rudolf O'Donovan." (And also with a three-lea i clover and cipher O.) {lUust rated) '^mS Second and Last Afternoon /f€ J f 284<- — Bronze Bas-relief Bust of Abraham Lincoln Oblong. By the American sculptor W. R. O'Donovan. Profile to left, showing the great and rugged humani- tarian at his full powers. Rich green-brown patina. Signed at top left with O'Donovan's symbol "a three- leaf clover and cipher O, 1880." Inscribed at foot: "From the Volk life cast of Lincoln." Unique. Height, IS^/o inches; •width, 161/, inches. See note to the preceding bas-relief of Washington. {IUust7'afed) 285 — Bas-relief Head of Washington Silvered bronze, after St. Memin's famous drawing; ^ profile to left, wearing a laurel wreath above his brow. C7 Mounted on black velvet in gilded oval frame. Total height, 18 inches, width, 15 inches. 286 — Bronze Bas-relief Head or Washington Profile to left, wearing hair in a queue. Rich black "^z) ^ patina ; in contemporary oblong mahogany frame. Height, \9i\'^ inches; width, ISy, inches. 287 — Bronze Bas-relief of Washington and Lafayette Busts. By C. L. Hogeboom. General Washington's profile to right is imposed on that of his famous asso- O ^ ciate, Lafayette. Dark brown patina. Signed at foot. In oak frame. Height, 19 '^ inches; width, 17 inches. 288 — Bas-relief Head of Washington Silvered bronze ; profile to left, wearing hair tied in ^ "^ queue. Mounted on black velvet in deep oval frame. Total height, 24 inches; width, 19yo inches. Second and Last .Iftenioon ^ A — ^ 289 COXTEMPORARY BaS-RELIEF OF WASHINGTON Three-quarter length in military costume. Poly- chromed composition. In oblong frame. Heiffhf, 1(3 inches; xcidfh, 12% inches. Note: These interesting delineations of General Washington adorned the countryside of America in the early part of the last century, but are now very rare. 290 — Early American Bas-relief Bust of Washington Profile to right ; wearing hair tied in (jueue and small ruffled stock. Ivory-toned composition (restored) ; mounted in deep oval frame. Total heifjht, 25 inches; xcicUh, 22 inches. ««% 291 — Terra-cotta Bust of Washington ^X) Modeled by R. Uffricht. On molded round pedestal. / f''^ Height, 19 inches. A- Second and Last Afternoon WASHINGTONIANA RELICS AND MEMORABILIA 292 — Coat Bitton Worn ijy Gexerai, Washington Military button mounted with two contemporary patriotic buttons bearing initials G. W. in center and . ^ _ inscription : "Long Live the President." Two dif- / °*^ ferent varieties of these rare buttons worn while Washington was President. Framed. 293 — Shell Btttons from Washington's Dress Coat Round pink curled shell with silver centers. In in- scribed case. ^ ^. Note: Very unusual relics of General Washington. In Scrib- *"^ ner's Magazine for May, 1877, in an article, "Reminiscence of Washington," by his great-grand-niece, Annette Lewis Bassett, these shell buttons are mentioned, viz.: "A needy sailor with a wheelbarrow of shells accosted the General on the street and holding up a number of conch-shells implored him to buy them." The article goes on to say that Washington bought the shells and had them made into "concave buttons" with a silver drop in the center hiding the spot where the eye is fastened beneath. "The President then astonished the republican court by appear- ing in a coat with pink conch-shell buttons sparkling on its dark velvet surface," and Capt. Lewis (Washington's ne])hew and secretary — the grandfather of the writer of this article) bears testimony that "conch-shell buttons immediately became the rage." These buttons came into the possession of the present owner through the sister of Annette Lewis Bassett, who was the second wife of his grandfather. 294 — Two Commemorative Washington Bittons Worn at the "Inauguration of General Washington, -<-^-_March 4, 1789." ^the other, "G.W." crimson morocco case. One with coat-of-arms and date ; and "Long Live the President." In Note: The button first described is excessively rare and is the only example ever seen by the present owner. Second and Last Afternoon 295 — Two Engraved Buttons from General Washing- / ton's Dress Coat <;P^^^,^ Worn wliilc President of the United States. In rose- wood case. /f 296 — Washington Brass Military Buckle Classic bust of Wasliington facing left. "Washington Greys." In black morocco case. Height, 3 inches. J p6l 297 — General Washington's Shoe Buckle One ovoidal-shaped shoe buckle of exquisite French workmanship. Silver setting with engraved gold bor- ders, enriched with French paste brilliants. Mounted in deep oval gilded frame. Inscribed : • — Xofe: This shoe buckle is one of a pair worn by General Washington on state occasions after his retirement from the Presidency. It is said to have been brought to him by George Washington Lafayette, the only son of General Lafayette, who came to America during his father's imprisonment and who was invited to Mount Vernon inmiediately after Washington had retired to i)rivate life, where the young Lafayette remained for many months as a guest and was treated as a member of Wash- ington's family. 298 — General Washington's Camp Knives and Forks Two knives with curved steel blades marked "Shear Steel," and two steel-tined forks, fitted with curved horn handles. In inscribed black morocco case. ^-. Note: These rare knives and forks, of the Colonial period, were a part of General Washington's camp equipment, and were used by him and his staff during the War of the Revolution. 299 — Two Engraved Ivory Razors ^ Owned by Colonel George Corbin Washington. In ^ — red leather case. Second and Last Afternoon 2SJ .■JOO — General ^VASHl^•GT()x's Traveling Shaving Case Mahogany case fitted with two ivory razors engraved G. W., scissors, tweezers, extractor and mirror under cover. Length, 7% inches. ''301 — Whist Counters Owned by General Washington Six engraved mother-of-pearl counters. In the orig- inal book of accounts kept by Lund Washington, overseer of Mount Vernon from 1762 to 1784<, appear ,P^^ r) ^ entries on page 4-2, in the account with General Washington's brother, "Mr. Cliarles Washington," on the debit side, "To won at whist at your House, 7.6 Shillings" ; on the credit side, "By cash won at Mount Vernon, 5 shillings." In black case with inscribed tablet. 302 — Washington's Ivory Compass Circular box, witli stud only remaining for compass. In the top two graduated brass dials for determining •000^ the phases of the moon. Xote: Carried by General Washington through his military campaigns. 303 — General Washington's Telescope Brass telescope made by Dolland, London. Engraved "G. AVashington, Mount A'ernon." (Defective.) In morocco case. _P Z^ ^ Length closed, 19 14 inches; diameter, 2% inches. Xote: In the inventory of General Washington's estate appears the item "11 Spye glasses, $110." 304 — Martha Washington's Needle-case Simulating a small book ; covered with tan velvet, ^ ^ ^__ painted with roses. In inscribed case. *^ ^ Length, 'ly^, inches. Second and Last Afternoon J^/0 ^ 305 — Dkess Waistcoat Worx by Gexerai, Washington Cream silk, embroidered u\ colored silks with sprigs and trailing vines of flowers enhanced with silver and gold threads and paillettes. Mounted in glass case. Height, 33 inches; width, 26 inches. Xote: Tliis waistcoat was worn by General Washington when he was President of the United States. ^ (Illustrated) 306 — Martha Washington's Blve Satin Slippers Especially interesting for the curious blunted toes of ^ ^ the period. In inscribed case. /^§ 307 — Fragment from Dress Worn by Martha W^ash- INGTON '^ Green taffeta, mounted with engraving of Martha Washington in contemporary mahogany frame. Height, I614 inches; zcidth, 12i/o inches. 308 — Martha W^\shington's Bead Bag • Blue knitted silk with tan central band; enriched with / . V^ Q __ leafage in steel beads ; cut steel clasp, chain and bead fringed. In small case. (Illustrated) Length, 7% inches. 309 — Martha Washington's Reading Spectacles y / J Silver frames with oval lenses and rare extension ear guards. In inscribed case. 310 — Mary Ball Washington's Reading Spectacles ^ Early American. Forged steel frames with circular -^ 6/ 6' *— lens rims and curious double-hinged ear guards. Made in Philadelphia circa 1775. In inscribed case. Note: No more intimate and interesting relic of the mother of Washington is known. S«fi*vi ■I-- V ^ ^ /" «.:9&'< V .1 y ^-* / V ^ ■' V ^ ^ -^i^. ^^f Mr'^k ^^"^ *^' ^}^ .'-ij.cK^'- '^ ^ \ Second and Last Afternoon 311 — Early American Lady's Bonnet High sloping crown of fancy straw, trimmed with gar- /^ ^ land of flowers and yellow gauze ribbons. In con- temporary wall-paper bandbox. 312 — Early American Lady's Hat 1,^ ^r^ Deep tan straw riding hat, trimmed with same straw / and flowers. 313 — Early American Poke Bonnet yy r _ Deep tan straw, trimmed with wreath of flowers in the ^ ^ front. 31 -t — Two Early American Ivory Seals Baluster stems with mushroom tops and brass seals. c inches. 318 — LTnique Blue Glass Cup Plate / ^^ Circular. Bust of Henry Clay. Surrounded by bands of scrolling. Unusual deep clear sapphix'e glass. Diameter^ 3]/., Inches. 318a — Contemporary Lacquered Tray y .\ Round ; the center depicting Mount ^'ernon ; black and gold border. Diameter, 9% inche.i. Second and Last Afternoon CONTEMPORARY WASHINGTON BRONZE CLOCKS / 6 Walnut stocks mounted with engraved brass. Circa ^ O - ]78o. (One defective.) Length, 13i/t inches. 345 — Two Italian Flint-lock Pistols ^ y. Finely carved walnut stocks ; enriched with mountings K~/ ^ '^ of chiseled iron. Circa 1730. (Defective.) Length, 21 14 inches. 346 — Revolutionary Officer's Sword .t ^Ivory grip ; gilded bronze guard ; channeled blade, ^?^ y/' damascened in gold. / Length, 38 inches. 347 — Two Early American Model Cannon (a) Bronze, mounted on mahogany carriage. / ^"^ (b) Bronze, mounted on wheels with four spokes. Lengths, 3% and 5% inches. Second and Last Afternoon 348 — Contemporary Rep- lica OF W A s H - ington's Dress Sword Wire bound grip ; gilded scroll bronze knuckle guard ; curi- ously' channeled and shaped blade. In case. Length, 38 inches. Xote: The sword of which this is a replica was worn by General Washing- ton at his inauguration and is now deposited at Mount Vernon, and was selected by George Lewis under the following provision of Gen- eral Washington's will: "To each of my nephews, William Augustine Wash- ington, George L e w i s , George Steptoe Washing- ington, Bushrod Washington and Samuel Washington, I give one of the swords or cutteaux of which I may die jiossessed: and they are to 'chuse' in the order they are named. These swords are accomjianied with an injunction not to unsheath them for the purpose of shedding blood, except it be for self defence, or in the defence of their Country & its rights: and in the latter case, to keep them un- sheathed, and prefer falling with them in their hands, to the relinquishment thereof." Second and Last .iftcrnoon 349 — Two Early American Model Caxnox C> ^ (a) Bronze, mounted on inahoganv carriage. (b) Iron, similarly mounted. Lenr/ths, 9y, and 10 inches. 350 — Two Early American Modei, Cannon y^ . ^ Field artillery type ; mounted on wheeled carriage. y/^ Lengths, Oi/o and 10 inches. 351 — American Model Cannon c:^ 'O ^ Steel ; field artillery ; breech loader ; mounted on wheeled carriage. Length, isy^ inches. 352 — Early American Model Cannon ^^^^ {y Bronze ; field artillery ; mounted on wheeled carriage. Length, 16i/^ inches. 353 — Early American Model Cannon 7 iil Bronze ; field artiller}' ; mounted on wheeled carriage. Lengths, 121/2 inches. 354 — Early American Model Naval Cannon 3 "^ Bronze; eighteenth centur^^ mounted on wheeled ma- hogany carriage. Length, 11% inches. 355 — Bronze Model Cannon ^^j French ; early eighteenth century ; tapering molded barrel, richly engraved with scrolls. Finely mounted on wooden carriage, having wheels with twelve spokes and reinforcing iron straps. Length, 21 inches. Xote: A fine and rare example, with most minute details. (Illustrated) f^' 356 — Early American Model Cannon Bronze ; field artillery ; mounted on wheeled carriage with caisson. Length, 23 inches. Xote: An exact working model of a Civil War field-piece car- ried out to the most minute detail and stood on the desk of Adjutant-General Sharon Tyndale, U.S.A. during the War. y Second and Last Afternoon 7 SILK AND OTHER PRINTS OF WASHINGTON 357 — Colored Print of Washington Tlirec-quarter length, in military attire, facing front. .O ^ Painted by A. Dickinson, engraved by J. W. Steel. On India paper laid down. In black gold mat and frame. ^ 358 — Early American Bi'rnt-wood Bust of Washington Facing three-quarters to right ; within inscribed oval, "Washington the Father of his Country." On oblong / ^ ^ panel inscribed at back: "Burnt for Mrs. Shulby, Nov- ember 1809, witli tlie Artist's best wishes." Height, 16% inches; icidth^ 13% inches. 359 — Colored Lithograph of General Washington Standing figure in state costume. Inscribed with title and "First in War, First in Peace, First in the hearts of his Countrymen." Lith. and Pub. by X. Currier, 2 Spruce St., N. Y. Framed. 360 — Early French Print of Washington Oval bust facing three-quarters to right, with oblong O^ ])cndant of military scene below, "Le General Wash- ^^ ington, Conmiandant en chef des armees Americaines, ne en Virginie en 1733." Proof. In black frame. 361 — Print of General ^VASHINGTON Standing in state costume. Painted by Gilbert Stu- art ; engraved bv C. Pelton. Published bv Gurdoii J -^ Bill, Springfiekl, Mass. Plate stained ; in black and gold frame. 362 — Print of General Washington Standing in state costume. Painted by Gilbert Stu- art. Engraved by James Heath, "Historical painter," from the official picture in the collection of the Mar- •^ (|uis of Lansdowne. In contemporary gilded frame. '^ J"^ o O-^ 365 >3 o 363 — Early American Embroidered Memorial Picture Oblong, in colored silks, depicting a mourning female . -^ figure at the tomb of Washington ; on which is bust, ciphers G. W., a mourning inscription and date 1799. In black and gold glass mat and gilded frame. Height, 23% inches; length, 2%Yz inches. 364 — Early American Sampler Worked with the alphabet, numerals and running bor- der of strawberries. Inscribed: "Elizabeth Bowine, the daughter of Jno and Eb 1803. Frederick Co., Maryland." Framed. Height, 18 inches; width, 15 inches. Early American Emhroidered Panel Oval, with female figure before a memorial urn. Dated 1813. In black and gold mat and gilded frame. Height, ITy^ inches; icidth, 15 inches. Second and Last Afternoon 366 — Print of General Washington "Apotheosis of Washington." Painted by R. Peal, engraved by Edwin. Published by S. Kennedy, No. 2^ ^ 129 Chestnut St. corner of -ith, Philadelphia. Framed close in black and gold mat with small engraving of Colonel Wni. Augustine Washington (St. Memin) and the original autograph bill of purchase, dated 1803. 367 — Early French Portrait of Washington Bust length, facing slightly toward right. Woven in black and white silk to simulate an engraving by ^^ Ponson, Philippe and Vibert, Pari^, Lyons and St. '=>^ Etienne. Facsimile of General Washington's signa- ture inwoven. In black and gold glass mat and frame. He!(/hf, 35 inches: xcklth, 30 inches. Note: This very rare and valual)le ])()rtrait, which is in j^erfect condition, is similar to the one in the notable collection of por- traits of great Americans hanging in the New York City Hall, inscribed as follows, — "This portrait is silk woven throughout on the Jacquard loom. Its cost was .$10,000, two years were re- quired in its manufacture. Presented l)y the Hon. C. S. Goodrich. U. S. Consul. Lyons, France, 18.55.'" 368 — Commemorative Washington Mirror Gilded oblong, with deep cornice and pendent ball en- richment. Supported on twisted column. Panel at )C^ ^ top of painted glass displaying an eagle with crest and ^ t) t/ ^' inscribed "Washington." Height. 32 inches: rcidth. 19VL> inches. {Illustraied) No. :3fi8— COMMEMORATIVE WASHINGTON MIKUOIt Second and Last ^iftcrnoon 369 — Etchixg of General Washington Oval ; life-size bust, facing slightly to left. By Henri Lefort. Remarque proof, signed "Henri Lefort" in fb /) ^ two places and dated 1881. Framed. Note: Lefort was created Chevalier of the Legion of Honor for this fine etching, which is acknowledged to be the largest, finest and most desirable etching ever made of General Wash- ington. 369a — Contemporary Colored Print of Washington "The Apotheosis of Washington." Stipple, De- signed and engraved by J. J. Barrelet, circa 1800. Note: This very decorative colored print is mounted in black and gold glass mat and gilded frame and titled. ^^ ^ 370 — Early American Portrait in Oils "Mr. Rowe" of Maryland. Half length, facing three- __ quarters to right ; wearing black coat, buff waistcoat '— ^ " and ruffle stock. Painted circa 1810. Height, 27yo inches; width, 22i/o itiches. 371 — Early American Mirror Oblong mahogany frame, with flat, scrolled pediment and apron. A gilded eagle at crown (contemporary ^_ mirror). cx/. -"~^ Height, 21 inches; zcidth, 12^4 inches. Second and Ijast ^ijtcrnoou O.JT WASHINGTON'S AUTOGRAPHS AND LITER- ARY PROPERTY 372. Society of the Cixcixxati. Engraved Certificate of Membership in the Order of the Society of the Cin- cinnati, issued to JLhenezcr Macomber, Esqr. Cap- tain in the late Armies of the United States. Dated, "Mount Vernon, in the State of Virginia, this first Day of January in the Year of our Lord One Tliou- sand Seven Hundred and Eighty four." Signed in the AuTOGUAPH OF George Washington, President, and Henry Knox, Secretary. Engraved on parch- ment, the illustrated portion consisting of, an eagle in clouds above, and a large allegorical design across the entire foot. Well preserved, but the signature of Washington faded. In contemporary gilt frame. This Certificate was designed by Aug. I>. Belle, and en- graved by J. Le Veau. Very hare original engraved certificate. The society for which the same was engraved was founded by officers of the American Revolutionary army, in May 1783. Membership was restricted to the eldest male descendant of an original mem- ber. George Washington was elected its first president. 373. Society of the Cincinnati. Certificate of Member- .ship in the Order of the Society of the Cincinnati, issued to Edward Macomber. Dated, New York, ->^ July 4th 1849. Signed in the autograph of An- thony Lamb, President. The illustrated portion is in lithography, and consists of, an eagle in clouds above, and an allegorical design along the entire lower margin. In old frame. The designs on the above copy are taken from the original engraved on copper, for a copy of which, see preceding item. ?^ote: Edward Macomber was the son of Captain Ebenezer Macomber. 374. Arnold (Benedict). Autograph Letter, Signed by Morgan Lewis (Colonel in the American Revolu- [Continued <^ ^ Second and Last Afternoon f- [No. rJT-t — Continued^ tioii, and noted statesman), Ip. -tto. Albany 27th July 1780. To Colonel May. With mention of a mare purchased from General Arnold. Arnold was at this time stationed at West Point, scheming to deliver the place to the British. 375. Broadside. Williamsburg, August 20, 177(5. Sir, As wc have great Reason to believe that our Enemies will make a vigorous Attack on this Commonwealth if they should not succeed in their Attempts against New York, where they have at this time a very ^ ^ large and formitable Force, which may be trans- ported hither in a few Days. I have thought proper to advice the Council, to direct that the Militia of this State be immeadiately trained, armed and pre- pared for Action, in the best Manner our Circum- stances will permit .... Given under my Hand, this 20th of August, 1776. John Page, President (Governor of Virginia, and at this time President of the Council of Safety). 4to. With autograph address in the hand of Colonel John Augustine W^ashington (full brother of General Washington,) to "The County Lieut, of Westmorland." Raue Revoi.utioxaky Broadside. Unknown to Evans. ^5 376. Carroll (Charles, or Carrollton — last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence). Auto- graph Letter, Signed, Ip. 4.r^ cousins, and also nephew and niece respectively of ""^ • General Wasliington). Slave Bill. "George C. Washington, Dr. to D. Smith, jailor, for eleven dat/s board for his slave Jane Green at thirty four cents a day — $3.74. Commitment k Keleas, .$1.00. Apprehension fees, $3.66." Receipted. 394. Washington (George). Document, 3pp. folio. Fair- ^j fax County Court House, May 18, 1772. Pleas at Fairfax Countv Courthouse before the Justices of 3 the said County Court . . . George Washington and [Continued Second and Ijust Afternoon [No. 39-i — Continued] Brvan Fairfax, esquires, by Robert H. Harrison their attorney came and brouglit into the said Court there a certain Bill against William Savage and Thomas Mason in custody & of a Plea of Debt. . . 395. Washixgtox (George — President of the United States). Addressed portion of a letter to General '^ ^ _ Washington, with Washington's ixuousemext on BACK, — From Landor Carter Esqr. 20th Fehy. 1776. 396. Washington (George — President of the United States). Autograph Letter, Signed, 6pp. 4to, by George Augustine Washington (son of General Washington's brother Colonel Charles Washing- ton). To his Uncle (General George Washington). With General Washington's endorsement on back, — From 3Iaj. Geo. Aug. Washington, 3d Fehry 1786. Dated from Eltham, February 3, 1786. Afer referring to a She- Ass which he is trying to get for his uncle, he speaiis of a forthcoming visit to Mount \'ernon, — "The friendly invitation I received from You wan o most pleas- ing mark of Your affection, and I hoped a signification of mi/ conduct being approi'ed by You, which zcill ever be of the first consideration to me..." jf- 397. Washington (George — President of the United States). Copy of Letter dictated by General Wash- ington, and in the autograph of Tobias Lear (for '^ several A^ears Washington's private secretary, and later commissioner to conclude a peace with Tripoli), Ip. -Ito, Philadelphia, February 24, 1793. To Col- onel Wm. Deakins, Junr. Endorsed in General Washington's autograph, — To Colo Win. Deakins Jr. 2'ith Fehy 1793. Signed by Lear with the ini- [Continucd Second and Last Aficrnoon [No. 397 — Continued^ tials of George Washington. Written on General Washington's water-marked paper. An interesting letter relative to work on the Potomack, reading in part as follows, — "/ observe, however, that you sai/ nothing of what is doing or about to be done at the great falls. But as it is so obvious that the rendering that place navigable is one of the most important objects in the whole business, I presume that everi/ exertion will be made there, in conjunction with the progress of the work in other parts of the River^ that the funds of the Company will admit of. — And I was happy to learn, zohen 1 was last in Virginia, that there was no probability of a delay for the want of Cash. — " 398. Washington (George — President of the United States). Copy of a letter by Washington, dictated to and in the autograph of his secretary — Tobias Lear. W^ritten on Washington's own water-marked ^ >*J^ paper. 2pp. 4to, Mount Vernon, December 8th, ^ • 1799 (Six days before Washington's death). To the President and Directors of the Potomac Co. An interesting letter relative to completing the work of on the navigation of the Potomac River, with mention of the Legislature of Maryland taking 130 Shares in the Augmented Capital of the Company. "/ am very much pleased to learn that the means for com- pleting the important work of the Xavigafion of the River may be obtained; — and I should, zcifh pleasure, attend the m.eeting on Tuesday did not an e.vpecfation of Company at that time, and other circumstances, inake it inconvenient for me to leave home; — and did I not also beleive that my pro.vy to vote on the occasion {xohich will be given to Mr. Keith, the President) would answer every purpose that could be effected by my personal attendance, as I am persuaded there can be but one object in view with the Stock holders, which is to take such measures as will ensure the completion of the zoork with certainty and e.vpedition. . ." 399. W^ASHiNGTON (George — President of the United States). Copy of a Letter in the handwriting and ) -^ signed by Tobias Lear, written at the request of General Washington, on Washington's own water- [Continued Second and Last Afternoon S [No. 'd^d'd— Continued] marked paper. 2pp. 4to, Philadelphia, Marcli 7th, 179'j. To Colonel Thomas Lewis, Alexandria. A most interesting letter relative to a stud horse in which (jeneral Washington is interested, reads in part as follows, — "He wishes him to be at least ISy^ or 16 hands hi(/h — zcell formed — of a handsome carriafje — not exceedinc/ eicfht ijears of age — a hay would be preferred. — His pedigree xcill not be considered as an object of much consequence, if it should be the means of greatig enhancing the price of such an horse; but at the same time the President would prefer one of some blood, if he could be obtained upon terms nearig equal to one destitute of that quality, but equal in other respects .. ." 400. Washington (George — President of the United States). Autograph Letter, Signed b}' Frances Washington (wife of Colonel George Augustine Wasliington — born Francis Barrett, daughter of Colonel Burwell Bassett). 4pp. 4to, Audly, March 28th, 1T93. To "The President" (General Wash- ington). Endorsed on back in General Washing- ton's OWN HAND, — From Mrs. Friis Washington 28th March 1793. ^ Written from Audley, Berryville, Clarke County, \ii., the home of Colonel Fielding Lewis who married General Wash- ington's sister Betty Washington. Relates to family matters and the management of her estate, reads in part as follows, — "My Brothers have told me that they did not conceive, the situation of the .estate required my inunediate interferanoe & attention — there is no debt against it, except a small one to Mr. John Hopivins; hut the property in Berliely has been left so long to the conduct of an ignorant Overseer, it may be sup- posed to have suffered in some degree... the Overseer in Fairfax, has I fear talvcn many unjustifiable liberties — I have I believe been too backward in not requesting your directions, in regard to the fishery in the place he lives; he is provided with a leine & boat, but I should conceive a man of his char- acter, woud not conduct a business of that sort with much advantage to the jiroprietor^l nuist now request the decision of your better judgement, if you have not already given him any orders resi)ecting it... The inclination I have indulged for living in Alexandria has arisen cheifly from the desire I have to place my children (particularly Maria) in a situation that woud afford greater advantages of education tiian I can possibly bestow — whether this circumstance is sufficient to over- balance many, that woud urge me to accept your kind offer of a residence at Mount Vernon, I confess my judgement is not adequate to determine — I wait on this subject, my dear Sir, for yours, & my good Aunts guidance..." Second and Last Afternoon /n d -iOl. Washington (George — President of tlie I'nited States). Copy of letter dictated by General Wash- ington, and in the autograph of his secretary, Tobias 3"^ Lear. Written on General Wasliington's own water- marked paper. 3pp. 4to, Philadelpliia, April 25, 1793. To Dr. James Anderson. An interesting letter relating to the publication of "The Bee," a weekly paper started by yVnderson in Edinburgh, in 1790, several volumes of which he had forwarded to General Wash- ington. Mention is also made of a future periodical to be imdertaken by /\nderson on "Agriculture," and to Anderson's pamphlet "On Wool." In writing of "The Bee" Washington says, in part, — . . . "/ have been hitherto prevented by mij numerous avocations of a public nature, from perusing the volumes which you first sent me with that care ^- regularity xphich I wished; but such parts of them as I have had an opportunity of looking into, have convinced me that the xcork has been conducted with that view to a diffusion of useful knowledge upon which it was undertaken, and in such a manner as must meet the approba- tion of the friends of Science / Brother George to Kentucky, ^- there try if I can make something, or at least hove it in my power to look after my lands which I have in that Country." 408. Washixgtox (George — President of the United States). Copy of letter in the liandwritin^- of, and signed by B. Dandridge (Secretary to General Wash- y—' ington, and nephew to Martha Washington), writ- ten at the request of General Washington, Ip. J^to, Philadelphia, May 21, 1794. To James Greenkat. Written on General Washington's own water-marked paper. Relates to a shipment of glass, and requests Mr. Greenleaf to call on the President for a sum of money for the account of Tobias Lear. 409. Washington (George — President of the United States). Autograph Letter, Signed, by William Augustine Wasliington, eldest nephew of General ^_ _^~^ Washington. To his L ncle, with address "The Pres- ^^^ ' ident of the United States, Mount A'ernon. 2pp. 4to, Haywood, Augt 9th, 1795. Endorsed on back in General Washington's own hand, — From Colo. TI'w. Washington 9th Augt. 1795. Sent l)y a Mr. Jno. Xeale, who is recommended as a fit party to superintend alteration on 3Iount Vernon, contem]>lated by General Washing-ton. "The bearer of this is the young Man I was mentioning to you in Philadelphia, that I thought could venture to recommend to you to ox'erlook your Carpenters, he has for some time past (he informs me), acted in that capacity with Mr. Catesby .Tones in Xorthumberland, from xchom I expect he has a recom- [Continued Second and Last lifter noon n [No. ^m—Contimied\ mendalion. I have concluded no possitlve Bargain with him, as you xoere at home. I thought he had better go up, as he himself wished to see the place; he has a Wife Sf two Children, which I conceive to he no disadvantage, as I have allways found married men, to stick closer to their Business than single men, they have not the same inducement to be runing about . . ." about. . ." 410. Washington (George — President of the United States). Autograph Letter written by B. Dan- dridge, and signed with his initials, at the request of General Washington, and on General Washington's ^\ own water-marked paper. Ip. 4to, Philadelphia, ^ November 16, 1795. To Thomas Russell. The original copy kept by General Washington: relative t / to shipments of wine from a Mr. B. Joy to General Wash- ington, with mention of a shipment from J. M. Pintard, who requests the cost of the same to be paid to his father, Mr. L. Pintard, who is referred to in other letters in this collection. Dandridge was Secretary to General Washington and a nej)he\v of Martha Washington. 411. Washington (George — President of the United States). Autograph Letter, Signed, from Jesse Simnis, 2pp. 4to, Alexandria, January 8, 1798. To X^ General Washington. Endorsed on back, in Gen- ^ ■ • ERAL Washington's own hand, — From Mr. Jesse (^'^^ Simms. 8th Jan. 1798. Relative to a note for $1000,00 given by the writer by General Lee. ''It is with pain that I am oblidged to make the present application being a thing that I have never done before, but some very heavy losses and particular the Detention of my Brig the Virginia not being able to get up on account of the Ice as she has just Returned from the West Indies, and the Proceeds of her Cargo I cannot turn into Cash — therfore shall consider it as a particular favour if you will Direct the Cashier Mr. Chopin to take the Note in his Possession and hold it for a few Days when I shall be able to pay it..." 412. Washington (George — President of the L^nited States). Cancelled Check made out and signed in V /) ^ , the autograph of George Washington. Dated at [Continued Second (lud Last ^ifiernoon [No. ^V2, — Continual | Mount ^'crnoll, September 28th, 1798. An order to pay ''Danl. Carroll, Esq. or bearer, Four hundred and t-wenty eight Dolars, & forty cents," Mounted on card on whicli arc three wax impression seals showing the stamp of General Washington's Silver Seal, Coat of Arms, and Gold Seal, all of which have surface slightly rubbed. Framed as one piece. The two seals "Silver" and "Gold" from which the above impressions are taken, are the originals, owned l)y General Washington, the first one was lost liy him at the time of Braddock's defeat (1755); after many years it was discovered by a farmer, who in ))lowing over the ground of the old battle- field, unearthed the treasure, and returned the same to George Corbin Washington a great-nephew of General Washington, after which the above impression was taken. 413. Washington (George — President of the United States). Autograph Letter, Signed, written by Thomas Law. No place (but apparently from Gen- ^s,^ ^ -' eral Washington's home, in the latter's absence, as the same is written on General Washington's own water-marked paper). -pp. -tto, October 17th, 1798. To General Washington. Endorsed on back- in General Washington's own hand, — From Thomas Law Esquire. "I put your name down for 5 Shares or 250 Ds. c*j- mt/ oxen for 750. / jnif of apphfinfj to you tho' often solicited till I could justify myself from a certainty that the plan will suc- ceed, for you authorise me only if the plan is likely to suc- ceed. The House is now only xcaifiiiy for plasteriny <^- the remt. of the sum I am to pay to your Subsn. will complete it. "I am ashamed to trouble you Jj- zcill never solicit for any thing of a similar nature — ttie reluctance I feel in even making this application Jj- the embarrasments I should be under in doing it personally induces me to adopt this mode." 414. Washington (George — President of the Ignited V States). Copy of a letter in the handwriting of ^ ^ ^ Tobias Lear (General Washington's Secretary) and signed by Lear, written at the request of General Washington, on General Washington's own water- \Contimied Second and Last Afternoon [No. 414 — Continued^ marked paper. Ip. 4to, Mount Vernon, January 13, 1799. To John M. Pintard, relative to a ship- ment of "two Pipits" of the best bill of Excliange wine, and "two boxes of Cittron" for Mrs. Washing- ton. "// an opportitnUii should offer of shipping the wine to Alexandria, the General would tcish j/ou to do it, as it -would be much more convenient for him than any other port; but you will not delay shipping it after you receive this, in the expecta- tion of meeting a Vessel bound to Alexa. for the General's Stock is nearly out, and he wishes the shipment to be made as early as possible." 415. WashixctTox (George — President of the United States). Autograph Letter, signed, by William Augustine Washington, nephew of General Wash- ington, 2pp. 4to, Haywood, July 13, 1799. To (General Washington). Exdorsed ox back ix General Washixgtox's hand, — From Col. Wm. (A.) Washington, 19 Jidy, 1799 (small tear in last inscription). With address. Edges somewhat P-- frayed damaging some letters. Mentions drawing on the General's account for the sum of £100. stating that "I hope it will be perfectly convenient to you to pay these drafts at the time they become due, nothing Ituf the strongest necessity could liave compelled me to have (hyncii on you." 416. Washixgtox (George — President of the United States). Copy of a letter in the handwriting of To- X^ bias Lear, written at the request General Washing- ton, and on General Washington's own water- marked paper. 2pp. 4to, Mount A'ernon, September 9th, 1799. To Governor Rutledge. The original copy of a very interesting letter relative to the troubles with France, with mention of Brigadier General Washington, and his own wife's sickness. "Permit me, my dear Sir, to repeat my thanks for the model of the Cannon, and to assure you of my grateful ac- knoic'lcdgements for the kind and friendly sentiments contained in your letter. No man can wish more sincerely than I do, [Continued Second and Last Afternoon I No. ^lO — Contiiined] (hat ice may not l>e drnzcn into the conflict in rchich the European Powers are nozo involved; but, at the name time, no one in more anxious that zve should make every possible preparation to meet such an event, if it should be unavoidable. In order to this, zee should embrace the present moment to make our establishments as respectable as circumstances zcill permit, and ner/lect no opportunity of introduciny into them ez'ery improvement in the military art that can be useful, let it come from zvhat quarter so ever it may." Accoiiij>anyinr- nephew of General Washington). Autograph Letter, Signed, by H. S. Turner, 2pp. 4to, Rippon Lodge, [Continued Second and Last Afternoon ^ i^ [No. 4^34 — Continued \ July 6th 1798. To Colonel W. A. Washington. With address. Relative to the arrest of D. F. Bache in eonneetion with the Freneii affairs, with mention of General Washington. "Since I came to this place, I have heard from Richmond. Mr. Wushitujton ^ his Lady are both very well — Mr. W. him- self e.rpects to be in Weston in the present Month; he zinll of/ain be there in the course of Auyust; with Mrs. \V. for a short time; t^i; they zvill {tho said uncertainly) spend the winter at W. Farm. I wish it may so turn out... "Nothing new in circulation here, e.rcept that Citizen D. F. Bache, and one of his Brother Frenchmen were together apprehended, and committed the other Day to jail, for sediti- ous measures — what has been the result of their trial, I know not. Magistrates. J trust, throughout the Union will be active i^- implant at th'is critical epoch, in the discovery and detection of all such vilanous offences against the (Jovern- ment — and that the most viyorotts Laws will be speedily and punctually e.recuted against these vile Perpetrators." 435, Washington (Colonel Willlam Augustine — Eldest nepliew of General Washington), Bill rendered to W. A, Washington by James Park, for "1 Gross y ' — Small Metal Butto7is,'' also "/wo Bushels of Salt." With two dozen of the buttons mentioned in the bill, and a restrike of the original plate of the engraved portrait of Washington, by Saint Memin. The three pieces, neatly framed as one. The bill is dated, May 30, 1800. 436. Washington (Colonel AVilliam Augi^stine — Eldest nephew of General Washington). Autograph Docu- ment, Ip, 12mo, 1805, Bill to Alexander Kelly, in the handwriting of W. A. Washington, a receipt for ser- vices of Negro, signed with mark of "Negroe" (very unusual) ; Autograph Letter by Thomas Lomax, to Washington, Ip. 8vo. Nazattico, March 15, 1788, relative to the employing of "Phill the Black-Smith," — I find his Character is so generally infamous that no other Person in this neighborhood zcill agree to have him upon their Plantation. Together, 2 pieces. Second and hast Afternoon 437. Washington (Colonel William Augustine — Eldest nephew of General Washington). Slave documents. (1) Receipted Bill of George Morris, October 22, 1808. To Col. Washington, "To making one Coffin ^^ ^ for your Slave;" (2) Bill of Richard Muse to Capt. W. A. Washington, for the "higher of Negro Cae- sar," February, 1784, witli other matters; also. Re- strike from the original plate engraved by Saint Memin, of Wm. Augustine Washington's portrait. The tlirce pieces framed as one. 438. Washington (Colonel William Augustine — Eldest nephew of General Washington). Autograph Docu- ^ ment, Ip. folio, November 20, 1810. A list of the ^ ^ Negroes belonging to Mrs. Sarah Washington, third wife of Colonel Wm. Augustine Washington, giving names, ages and price. 439. Washington (Colonel William Augustine — Eldest nephew of General Washington). Slave Documents. (1) A.D.S., Ip. 12mo, no date, to Samuel Owens, Nanzatteco. An order to deliver five Negroes; (2) Receipted Bill by Arnold T. Wijisor, Sheriff (to W. A. Washington), 1pp. 12mo, 1815, for Commit- ment and Imprisonment of Negress ^^ Rebecca;'" also, a restrike from the original plate engraved by Saint Memin, of a portrait of W. A. Washington. The three pieces framed as one. o - 440. Washington (Colonel William Augustine — Eldest nephew of General Washington). Autograph Docu- -^ ^ ment, 2pp. 4to, containing a list of "Negroes heJong- ing to the Orphans of Phillip Smith hired to Mrs. Eliza. Smith" Avith their names and ages. Second and Last Afternoon 441. Washix(;t()x (C'oi.oxei. William xVigistine — Eldest iiepliew of General Washington). Autograpli Docu- ment-. Statement of the Executors of the state of i^ '^ Colonel Hungerford; below which is an interesting statement showing that Washington, for the amount of the statement purchased a Negroe and Gray iiorse for £95.8.7. 442. Washington (Colonei. Willl\m Augustine — Eldest nephew of General Washington, and first Executor ^ mentioned in "Washington's will after his wife). ^ .^ ^ Manuscript Account-Book, lettered, — "This Book ^^ contains the my Guardinship Acct of the Children of Phillip Smith deed. & some transactions for Mrs. Elize Smith Prior to my taking the guardinship of the Children." 32pp. small folio, sewed. The account entered are those of Mrs. Elizabeth Smith; Negroes belonging to tiie Orphans of Phil. Smith; Bushrod Badvvin Smith; Miss Fanny Burgess Smith; Orphans of Phillip Smith; Jose])h Bragg; Christojjher Deatly; William Annadal; John Simms; Robert Hall; John Pilsburv; and others. 443. W^ASHINGTON (CoLOXEL WiLLIAM AuGUSTINE Eldest nephew of General Washington). Various docu- J ments. (1) Bill by W. Delany to Wa.shington, Ip. 8vo, 1782, for various medicinal suplies ; (2) Bill by W^illiam Payne to W. A. Washington, 1790, for tobacco ; Bill by Thomas Londrum, not signed, 1802, to Washington, for attendance on Lady Washing- ton. Together, 3 pieces. 444. Washington (Colonel W^illiam Aitgustine — Eldest nephew of General Washington). Various manu- z ' _ script documents relating to accounts of ])rovisions, etc. for the Schooner William & Mary, including bill for disbursements in the autograph of Wm. Aug. W^ashington, 1805. Together, 5 pieces. Second and Last Afternoon 445. Washington (Colonel William Augustine — Eldest nephew to General Washington). A Collection of Bills rendered to Colonel William Augustine Wash- ington by various parties, including, — one by Generes / U —" for "Dancing for Miss Washington;" one from J. Suttle, for balance of wages ; one from Nath. 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