This book provides readers with a detailed account of the settlement of George Washington's estate after his death. With information on the distribution of his assets, the sale of his lands, and the legal battles that arose during the settlement process, this volume offers a rare glimpse into the life and death of America's most celebrated founding father. Written by Stanislaus Vincent Henkels and Thomas Birch's Sons, this book is a valuable resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in the history of the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.