151261[Diary entry: 25 February 1769] (Washington Papers)
25. Finishd the New road leadg. across Hell hole, to the House.
151262[May 1765] (Washington Papers)
12. Finish Sowing Oats at Muddy hole. 12. 13. } Sowed Hemp at Muddy hole by Swamp. Sowed Do. above the Meadow at Doeg Run. 15. Sowed Do. at head of the Swamp Muddy H. 16. Sowed Hemp at the head of the Meadow at Doeg Run & about Southwards Houses with the Barrel. GW had rented some land on Dogue Run from Benjamin Southward in 1761. 18. Began to Sow the old Gd. next the Orchard at Muddy hole...
151263[Diary entry: 19 August 1785] (Washington Papers)
Friday 19th. Mercury at 79 in the Morning—82 at Noon and 82 at Night. Morning lowering, and very like for rain, but about noon it cleared after a very slight sprinkling, not enough to wet a man in his shirt. Doctr. Craik returned from John Alton’s, took breakfast, & proceeded home. Encouraged by the little rain which had fallen, and the hope that more would fall I sowed about half an Acre of...
151264George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 3 September 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Wilmington [ Delaware ] September 3, 1777. Discusses possibility of British attack on Maxwell by enemy party sent to Bohemia, Delaware. Orders Maxwell to send information about enemy in that area. In postscript, orders Maxwell to retreat to Christiana Bridge. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
151265From George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 20 September 1777 (Washington Papers)
In answer to your favr, and request of yesterday, I wish it was in my power to give you the compleat satisfaction you desire—but how is it possible? I saw nothing of the disposition you had made, not getting up till the action was, in a manner over; & then, employed in hurrying on a reinforcement; and looking out fresh ground to form the Troops on, which, by this time, were beginning to give...
151266From George Washington to Simeon DeWitt, 3 March 1784 (Washington Papers)
By the interruptions of the post, your letter dated the 12th of Jany never got to my hands until Sunday last. I have urged, not only in public, but private conversations with individual members of Congress, the policy, indeed necessity of having accurate Maps of the United States—& they know full well my opinion of your worth, and ability to execute them. All seem sensible of these, but the...
151267[Diary entry: 20 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
20. Morning a little cloudy—Wind at No. Et. & Mer. at 66—at Night 74. Appearances of Rain. Mr. Law went away after breakfast.
151268George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 4 May 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] May 4, 1779 . States that Sullivan will command the Indian expedition and sends instructions concerning the campaign. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
151269From George Washington to Colonel Daniel Brodhead, 28 February 1781 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 23d ulto reached me the 23d instant. I cannot but regret that the irregular supply of provision still continues in your quarter, and I am sorry that the prohibitory laws of particular States should add to the difficulties; but it is not for me to interfere in cases of that kind. The provision purchasing for Colo. Clarke is for a very essential purpose—You have, I imagine been...
151270[Diary entry: 10 March 1775] (Washington Papers)
10. Clear and very pleasant with little or no Wind all day. In the Eveng. it was fresh from the Southward.