168351[Diary entry: 26 May 1771] (Washington Papers)
26. Dined at Mr. Booths and proceeded to Mrs. Washington’s of Popes Creek in the Afternoon.
168352From George Washington to James Madison, 20 May 1792 (Washington Papers)
As there is a possibility if not a probability, that I shall not see you on your return home; or, if I should see you, that it may be on the Road and under circumstances which will prevent my speaking to you on the subject we last conversed upon; I take the liberty of committing to paper the following thoughts, & requests. I have not been unmindful of the sentiments expressed by you in the...
168353[Diary entry: 20 January 1769] (Washington Papers)
20. Fox huntg. again with Mr. Wagener Mr. Fairfax and Mr. Clarke. The two last dind here. Mr. Wagener went home. mr. clarke : perhaps a member of the Clarke family of Salem, Mass., and Barbados, who were related by marriage to the Fairfaxes and the Washingtons.
168354[Diary entry: 15 September 1766] (Washington Papers)
15. Do.—Do.—Do.—at Doeg Run. Turnd flax at Home House.
168355[Diary entry: 15 November 1769] (Washington Papers)
15. Wind Westwardly & cold. Ice upon the Waters & ground froze.
168356From George Washington to Robert Howe, 25 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
You are to take the command of the Detachment ordered to march to Philadelphia in consequence of the Letter of the Presidt of Congress of the 21st instant—you will move with as much expedition as you can consistently with the health & comfort of the Troops—This Corps must be absolutely light & unencumbered with Baggage, having only two Peices of Field Artillery—you will make Arrangements with...
168357[Diary entry: 5 July 1770] (Washington Papers)
5. Cloudy & lowering all day—but no Rain. Wind Southwardly.
168358[Diary entry: 20 April 1790] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 20th. About 8 Oclock (having previously sent over my Servants, Horses and Carriage I crossed to Brooklin and proceeded to Flat Bush—thence to Utrich—thence to Gravesend—thence through Jamaica where we lodged at a Tavern kept by one Warne—a pretty good and decent house. At the House of a Mr. Barre, at Utrich, we dined. The Man was obliging but little else to recommend it. He told me...
168359From George Washington to Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, 29 June 1781 (Washington Papers)
The last letter I have had the pleasure of receiving from you is dated the 3d instant—I have since that heard a thousand vague reports of your situation and that of the enemy, but none of them satisfactory. I fear some of your letters have miscarried—as from your usual punctuality, I am certain you must have written in that time. I hope your next will confirm the accounts which I have this day...
168360[Diary entry: 13 March 1772] (Washington Papers)
13. Snow about an Inch deep but soon Melted. The day Clear & cool especially in the Evening.