23201[Diary entry: 21 January 1797] (Washington Papers)
21. Three or 4 Inches of Snow fell last Night. Cloudy all day Wind at No. Et. Large compy. dined here. [26]
23202[Diary entry: 20 August 1781] (Washington Papers)
20th. The head of the Americans arrived at Kings ferry about ten O’clock & immediately began to cross.
23203[Diary entry: 27 October 1768] (Washington Papers)
27. Cold & clear. Wind abt. No. West.
23204General Orders, 4 October 1782 (Washington Papers)
For the day tomorrow Colonel Greaton Major Fish Brigade Major Williams Brigade Qr Master Appleton For duty tomorrow the 4th Connecticut & Rhode Isld regiment. The 2d Newyork regement will relieve the men of the 1st on duty at Stoney point and Kakiat tomorrow. The 1st New York regiment will releive the 7th Massachusetts, on fatigue at Westpoint the next day. One trusty able bodied man who is a...
23205[Diary entry: 28 August 1786] (Washington Papers)
Monday 28th. Mercury at 64 in the Morning—72 at Noon and 70 at Night. The forenoon clear, but lowering afterwards, with a slight sprinkling of rain about dusk. Wind at No. Et. all day. Just after we had breakfasted, & my horse was at the door for me to ride, Colonel and Mrs. Rogers came in. When they sat down to breakfast which was prepared for them, I commenced my ride for Muddy hole, Dogue...
23206A Roll of the Officers and Soldiers in the Virginia Regiment of 1754, 30 April 1771 (Washington Papers)
A Roll of the Officers & Soldiers who engagd in the Service of the Colony before the Battle of the Meadows (the 3d day of July 1754)—as taken from the Pay, & Muster Rolls of those times Officers Names Rank Date of their Comns Joshua Fry Colonel Feby 25th 1754 George Washington Lieutt Colo. Jany 25 Ditto George Muse Major March 15 Ditto Adam Stephen Captain Feby 25 Ditto
23207[Diary entry: 12 March 1760] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday Mar. 12. Returnd home, Mrs. Carlyle accompanying us, the day being exceeding fine. Wind at South. Found William Lodwick here with one Beef from Frederick. He set of with two but lamd the other and left him at Ricd. Colemans at the Sugar Lands. Lodwick was apparently hired for this job only. In 1756 Richard Coleman (d. 1764) and his son James received a license to run an ordinary on...
23208[Diary entry: 12 June 1787] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 12th. Dined and drank Tea at Mr. Morris’s. Went afterwards to a concert at the City Tavern. This benefit concert, with tickets at 7s. 6d., was for Alexander Reinagle (1756–1809), born into a musical family of Austrian descent who lived in England. He was accomplished both as a composer and a performer on several instruments. In 1786 he immigrated to America and soon became...
23209[Diary entry: 26 June 1773] (Washington Papers)
26. Again warm with a little Rain in the afternoon & Very high Wind.
23210[Diary entry: 16 March 1768] (Washington Papers)
16. Began to list Corn Ground at Muddy hole. Recd. my Goods from Mr. Cary by Captn. Johnston. Sent my Vessel abt. 4 Oclock in the Afternoon to Mr. Kirk agreeable to his Letter. John Johnstoun (died c.1773), captain of the Lord Cambden , was delivering GW’s major spring shipment of supplies from England; the shipment comprised a great variety of goods collected from 39 different London shops,...
23211General Orders, 29 October 1782 (Washington Papers)
The troops are allowed to put Chimneys to their tents, and make themselves comfortable in them ’till their hutts can be built. The Quarter Master General will have all the flat boats which now are or can easily be put into repair, secured at some convenient place in Murderers Creek; He is to call upon the Adjutant General for such aid and such guards as are necessary to carry this order into...
23212[Diary entry: 23 October 1773] (Washington Papers)
23. Wind fresh from the Southward, with much appearance of Rain, but none fell.
23213[Diary entry: 2 June 1768] (Washington Papers)
2. Warm morning with Clouds & Thunder & Rain. Towards Night a good deal more Rain & Loud thunder.
23214[April 1771] (Washington Papers)
April 1st. Still at Dumfries upon the Arbitration between Doctr. Ross and Compa. & Mr. Semple, which was finished about 9 Oclock this Night. 2. Got home to breakfast about 9 Oclock. Mr. Robt. Adam dined & lodgd Here. In the Afternoon, I rid to the Mill Race, Mill, & Posey’s. 3. At home all day. Lord Fairfax, the two Colo. Fairfax’s, and Mr. Chas. Alexander dind here & went away afterwards. 4....
23215[Diary entry: 13 May 1774] (Washington Papers)
13. At Fredg. all day. Dined at Colo. Lewis’s & spent the Evening at Weedens. On 11 April 1774 GW wrote to Dr. Hugh Mercer : “I will bring down my title papers [for the Ferry Farm] & leave them with you, as I go to the Assembly” ( DLC:GW ). The sale by GW of his boyhood home to Hugh Mercer was concluded, probably on this day; but within a year the Revolution broke out, and in Jan. 1776 Mercer...
23216General Orders, 11 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
At a division General Court-Martial held in the Connecticutt line the 9th instant, Lieutenant Coll Hait President, Daniel Johnston of the 8th Connecticutt regiment was tried for, “Repeated Desertion from the Army, changing his name deserting to the enemy and being a Spy”—found guilty of repeated desertion, of changing his name and of deserting to the enemy but not guilty of being a Spy and...
23217[Diary entry: 3 October 1789] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 3d. Sat for Mr. Rammage near two hours to day, who was drawing a miniature Picture of me for Mrs. Washington. Walked in the Afternoon, and sat about two Oclock for Madam de Brehan to complete a Miniature profile of me which she had begun from Memory and which she had made exceedingly like the Original. John Rammage (1763–1802), a skilled miniature painter and silversmith, had been a...
23218[Diary entry: 10 September 1774] (Washington Papers)
10. Dined at Mr. Richd. Penn’s. Richard Penn was the former governor who had been superseded by his brother John (see main entry for 16 May 1773 ).
23219[Diary entry: 11 February 1797] (Washington Papers)
11. Clear after the morning & Wind Westerly Mer: 35.
23220[Diary entry: 17 September 1781] (Washington Papers)
17th. In company with the Count de Rochambeau—the Chevr. Chastellux—Genls. Knox & Duportail, I set out for the Interview with the Admiral & arrived on board the Ville de Paris (off Cape Henry) the next day by Noon and having settled most points with him to my satisfaction except not obtaining an assurance of sending Ships above York and one that he could not continue his fleet on this Station...
23221[undated diary entry] (Washington Papers)
The following is the opinion of the late Lord Chanceller Cambden, and Chanceller York, on Titles derivd by the Kings Subjects from the Indians or Natives. “In respect to such places as have been, or shall be acquired by Treaty or Grant from any of the Indian Princes, or Governments, your Majestys Letters Patents are not necessary, the Property of the Soil, vesting in the Grantee by the Indian...
23222[Diary entry: 18 September 1786] (Washington Papers)
Monday 18th. Mercury at 62 in the Morning—70 at Noon and 71 at Night. Morning very rainy till about 9 Oclock altho the wind had got to No. Wt. Mr. Randolph, Lady & family and all the Gentlemen from Alexandria left this as soon as the weather cleared—the first on his return to Richmond. Rid to my Plantations at Muddy hole, Dogue run, & Ferry. Plows, & sowing Wheat and other grain, stopped at...
23223General Orders, 27 October 1775 (Washington Papers)
In making out the Pay Abstracts for the Month of September; the Colonels and commanding Officers of Corps, are not to include any Officer, or Soldier, on the Detachment with Col. Arnold; as he drew full pay for that Month, for every Man under his command. Varick transcript , DLC:GW .
23224[Diary entry: 2 April 1760] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday Apl. 2d. Got the above Ground ready for Sowing tomorrow. Begn. to Cross plow the first plowd Ground in the lower Pasture endeavouring to get it in Order for Sowg. Lucerne Seed In. A Drying Southerly Wind & Warm.
23225[Diary entry: 29 July 1797] (Washington Papers)
29. Clear all day—Wind Easterly. Mer. 79.
23226[Diary entry: 19 March 1773] (Washington Papers)
19. Went a hunting. Found a Fox by Muddy hole Plantation and killd it after a chase of two hours & 3 Quarters.
23227[Diary entry: 2 July 1787] (Washington Papers)
Monday. 2d. Attended Convention. Dined with some of the Members of Convention at the Indian Queen. Drank Tea at Mr. Binghams, and walked afterwards in the state house yard. Set this Morning for Mr. Pine who wanted to correct his portrt. of me. For Robert Edge Pine’s visit to Mount Vernon to paint this portrait, see entry for 28 April 1785 .
23228[Diary entry: 16 July 1773] (Washington Papers)
16. At home all day. Mr. Tilghman came.
23229General Orders, 8 June 1776 (Washington Papers)
The Quarter-Master-General is to return the number of Spears, and intrenching Tools in his store. The Brigadiers are to see that an exact return of the Spears, in their respective Brigades, and Posts, is also given in, and that a Report be fort[h]with made of the deficiencies of Arms and Accoutrements, wanting in each Regiment, distinguishing the kinds—These several returns are expected...
23230[Diary entry: 13 November 1773] (Washington Papers)
13. Rid with Colo. Byrd to see Shirly. Dined at Berkley & Returnd to Westover at Night. The Shirley plantation, about six miles up the river from Westover and overlooking the confluence of the James and Appomattox rivers, was the home of Charles Carter (1732–1806), son of Elizabeth Hill Carter Cocke (d. 1769) and her first husband, John Carter (1690–1742/43) of Corotoman, Lancaster County (...
23231General Orders, 28 November 1775 (Washington Papers)
An Express last Night from General Montgomery, brings the joyful tidings of the Surrender of the City of Montreal, to the Continental Arms—The General hopes such frequent Favors from divine providence will animate every American to continue, to exert his utmost, in the defence of the Liberties of his Country, as it would now be the basest ingratitude to the Almighty, and to their Country, to...
23232[Diary entry: 31 October 1768] (Washington Papers)
31. Mild Wind Southwardly and Clear.
23233[Diary entry: 25 April 1767] (Washington Papers)
25. Clear. Wind at No. West & moderate.
23234[Diary entry: 1 March 1797] (Washington Papers)
1. Mercury at 24. Wind Westerly and cold all day.
23235General Orders, 21 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
As the Commander in Chief will be absent several days from this camp, General Putnam will take the command here ’till his return. Colonel Davies, as eldest Sub-Inspector will do the duty of Adjutant General during said time. Six Drums and Fifes from the Virginia, four from the Maryland and six from the Pennsylvania lines to be sent to join the Light, Infantry immediately. At the General Court...
23236[Diary entry: 8 October 1786] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 8th. Mercury at 56 in the Morning—60 at Night [Noon] and 57 at Night. A brisk southerly wind all day & pleasant. Mr. Rumney, Mr. Powell, and a Mr. Patterson an English Gentn. dined here & returned in the afternoon.
23237[Diary entry: 30 June 1773] (Washington Papers)
30. Again very warm but not so hot as yesterday there being more Wind.
23238[Diary entry: 16 January 1770] (Washington Papers)
16. Rid to the Mill Doeg Run and Muddy hole.
23239General Orders, 24 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officer] For Guard[:] Major Wallbridge The Army will draw three days flour and bake it and as soon as Beef arrives will draw and cook as much as the Weather will permit. The General reminds the Troops of the order of yesterday. Varick transcript , DLC:GW .
23240[Diary entry: 19 August 1797] (Washington Papers)
19. Wind Southerly all day. Mer. at 82. Some app[earanc]e of Rain.
23241[Diary entry: 16 May 1791] (Washington Papers)
Monday 16th. Breakfasted at Russells—15 Miles from Spencers. Dined at Garnets 19 further & lodged at Pierces 8 miles more in all, 42 Miles to day. GW probably dined today with Thomas Garnett (1750–1793) of Effingham County, Ga. Born in Essex County, Va., Garnett married Rachel Willson at Ebenezer Jerusalem Church in Effingham County 8 Jan. 1772 and was commissioned a first lieutenant in the...
23242Acct. of the Weather in May [1771] (Washington Papers)
May 1st. Wind tolerably fresh from the South East, with appearances of Rain but none fell. 2. Cloudy Morning and Warm with the Wind fresh from the Southward. 3. Warm, with appearances of Rain but none fell. Wind Southerly. 4. A little Cool. Wind Northwardly. 5. Clear & Cool. Wind in the same place. 6. Clear—the Wind getting Southerly again the Air grew warmer. 7. Warm (but not Hot)—the Sky...
23243[Diary entry: 9 March 1773] (Washington Papers)
9. Lowering Morning & Rainy day. Wind Easterly but not Cold.
23244[Diary entry: 6 July 1773] (Washington Papers)
6. Clear & Warm in the forenoon. No Wind—fresh breeze in the Afternoon from the Southwd.
23245Enclosure: Account with Fielding Lewis, 20 April 1773 (Washington Papers)
A List of Sundrie Sums expected to be recd, & pd, by Colo. F. Lewis Sterling Currency From Messrs Buckners £616.13.0 Trustees of Colo. B: Moore or Exrs of Colo. Baylor £401.11.0 Mr Armisteads Estate 108. 8.9 Treasury 12. 2.6 Colo. Bannister 32.10. Mr Montgomerie 32. 1.7 Colo. Warnr Lewis 40. Mr Norton for Mr Thruston 12. 1.9 Mr John Fry
23246General Orders, 25 September 1777 (Washington Papers)
A General Court Martial is to sit immediately at the house where Genl Conway quarters, for the trial of all prisoners which shall be brought before them—Col. James Wood is appointed president of this court. One careful Subaltern from each regt is to be sent off immediately to Bethlaem with Col. Biddle, to inspe[c]t the baggage of the army, to see if it suffers by dampness, and if it does, to...
23247[Diary entry: 3 November 1773] (Washington Papers)
3. Pleasant, and somewhat warmer than yesterday. Wind getting Southerly again.
23248[Diary entry: 28 August 1770] (Washington Papers)
28. Still warm but not so hot as yesterday. Raining most part of the Night.
23249General Orders, 8 May 1776 (Washington Papers)
John Fowler, Soldier in Capt. Winship’s Company, in Col. Nixon’s Regiment, tried at a late General Court Martial, whereof Col. Huntington was President, for “Deserting from his guard and being three days absent from his regiment without leave,” is found guilty by the court, and sentenced to receive Twenty Lashes, upon the bare back, for the said offence. Timothy Dawney, Soldier in Capt....
23250[Diary entry: 22 September 1786] (Washington Papers)
Friday 22d. Mercury at 69 in the Morning—78 at Noon and 76 at Night. Calm & very warm in the forenoon with appearances of Rain in the afternoon a little of which only fell. Went to Mr. Tripletts in my way to Alexandria, and got his conveyance before Evidences of Manleys land—after which in the same manner in Town, obtained the signatures to the Deed of Mr. & Mrs. Sanford who were necessarily...