Jurist, nephew of George Washington. He was an original member of Phi Beta Kappa at the College of William and Mary, served (1780–82) in the American Revolution, member of the Virginia house of delegates and of the Virginia convention that adopted (1788) the Constitution. In 1798 he was appointed Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. He was executor of George Washington's estate and aided John Marshall in writing his biography of Washington. ALS, one page, 7 x 4.25, July 1, 1803. In part: “To the Cashier of the Bank of the United States. Sir, At sight pay to Charles Simms or order for value received eight hundred and seventy five dollars being my salary due for the last quarter of the Supreme Court of the United States. Bushrod Washington.” In very good condition, with scattered light toning, a couple of tiny holes affecting nothing, minor show through from docketing on reverse, a couple of small areas of trivial soiling. R&R COA.
