27701From George Washington to Joseph Priestley, 14 April 1796 (Washington Papers)
The President U.S. has, agreeably to his promise, caused the Laws of the U. States “to promote...
27702From George Washington to Thomas Sim Lee, 29 October 1781 (Washington Papers)
During the operations against York, Capt. Thomas Shilds was sent to the Eastern shore of Maryland...
27703General Orders, 18 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
For the day tomorrow Lieutenant Colonel Mellen. For duty tommorow the 1st Jersey regiment. It is...
27704From George Washington to Major General Nathanael Greene, 22 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
I am favd with yours of Yesterday Afternoon from Burlington. As you have crossed the River, an...
27705From George Washington to the United States Senate and House of Representatives, 5 March 1792 (Washington Papers)
Knowing the friendly interest you take in whatever may promote the happiness and prosperity of...
27706General Orders, 12 November 1775 (Washington Papers)
Each Colonel upon the new-establishment, to come to Head Quarters, to morrow morning ten OClock,...
27707[Diary entry: 17 September 1788] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 17th. Thermometer at 64 in the Morning—72 at Noon and 70 at Night. Morning clear and...
27708[Diary entry: 28 May 1771] (Washington Papers)
28. In the Morning early, Rain—then clear & warm. After that Rain with the Wind at No. & Cold.
27709From George Washington to Gustavus Scott, 20 December 1795 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Gustavus Scott, 20 Dec. 1795 . Scott wrote GW on 23 Dec.: “I had the Honor...
27710[Diary entry: 22 January 1769] (Washington Papers)
22. Clear, still & warm in the Morning. Wind brisk from the So. West in the Afternoon & in the...
27711[Diary entry: 8 October 1766] (Washington Papers)
⟨8.⟩ Finishd getting & securing Fodder in the Neck also that which belongd to Doeg Run there.
27712[Diary entry: 17 December 1769] (Washington Papers)
17. Dined at the Palace and went up in the Afternoon to Colo. Bassetts. The burgesses did not...
27713From George Washington to John Singer Dexter, 24 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
You will please to permit the British Commissioners (with their Suite) who are to meet...
27714From George Washington to François-Jean de Beauvoir, marquis de Chastellux, 21 March 1781 (Washington Papers)
I arrived, my dear Chevalr, at these my Quarters in the fore noon of yesterday; after passing...
27715From George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Smith, 5 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have attentively considered the memorial you delivered me in behalf of a respectable number of...
27716[Diary entry: 25 August 1771] (Washington Papers)
25. Clear and tolerably pleast. with but little Wind and that Westerly.
27717Proclamation, 20 November 1783 (Washington Papers)
Whereas at the time when the troops who were engaged for the War were furloughed, the men...
27718From George Washington to the Georgia Delegates in Congress, 15 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored within a few days with yours of the 2d of Augt inclosing a letter from...
27719From George Washington to Brig. Gen. John Armstrong, 19 January 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Brig. Gen. John Armstrong, 19 Jan. 1777. Armstrong wrote to GW on 22 Feb....
27720[Diary entry: 30 January 1775] (Washington Papers)
30. A very white frost—clear & very pleasant with but little Wind & that Southerly.
27721From George Washington to Colonel Henry Beekman Livingston, 16 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have just received your favor of this date inclosing a Letter To the Marquis La Fayette. your...
27722[Diary entry: 15 April 1772] (Washington Papers)
15. Walk’d to the Fishing Landing at Poseys between breakfast & dinner with Colo. Bassett.
27723[Diary entry: 4 October 1770] (Washington Papers)
4. Clear and pleasant. Wind being fresh and very fresh.
27724From George Washington to La Luzerne, 26 April 1780 (Washington Papers)
I am just returned from a visit to Mr D’Miralles, and am happy to inform your Excellency, that if...
27725From George Washington to Captain John Finley, 4 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
You are to proceed in the most expeditious manner, with the party under your command, to Reading,...
27726From George Washington to Samuel Tucker, 21 July 1776 (Washington Papers)
As we have the strongest reason to beleive the period is just at Hand or will soon be, when we...
27727From George Washington to Betty Washington Lewis, 26 June 1796 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : to Betty Washington Lewis, 26 June 1796. Lewis wrote GW on 5 July : “I...
27728[Diary entry: 1 December 1770] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 1st. Reachd home being absent from it Nine weeks and one day.
27729From George Washington to David Waterbury, 13 June 1781 (Washington Papers)
Major General Howe has transmitted to me your Letter of the 11th Inst. Should it be confirmed,...
27730From George Washington to John Robinson, 11 September 1755 (Washington Papers)
After a small Halt at Fredericksburgh, to issue out Orders to the Recruiting Officers appointed...
27731[Diary entry: 16 May 1799] (Washington Papers)
16. Mer. at 65 in the morning. Wind fresh from the Southward, but variable—great appearances of...
27732General Orders, 15 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officer] For the Day Tomorrow. Brigadier General Patterson A great number of Horses having...
27733From George Washington to George Clinton, 7 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor to enclose to Your Excellency the Extract of a Letter from General Heath...
27734[Diary entry: 6 February 1775] (Washington Papers)
6. Very little wind, but lowg. & like for falling weather.
27735From George Washington to Philip Marsteller, 25 July 1787 (Washington Papers)
You would oblige me by letting me know whether there is a prospect of your purchasing, on the...
27736From George Washington to Samuel Miles, 15 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed is a duplicate of my last—as I have neither received the Articles ordered—nor an...
27737From George Washington to Colonel Timothy Bedel, 25 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have recd yours of the 5th inst. by Capt. Bailey to whom I paid the money due to himself and...
27738[Diary entry: 31 August 1788] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 31st. Thermometer at 76 in the Morning—76 at Noon and 72 at Night. A Little Rain, with...
27739[Diary entry: 3 June 1775] (Washington Papers)
3. Dined at the City Tavern & spent the Evening at my lodgings. Congress appointed a number of...
27740From George Washington to William Heath, 13 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
I transmit you herewith, a complaint of Lt Allen against the settlement of Rank as fixed by the...
27741From George Washington to —— d’Anieres, 30 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
By His Excy—&c. Permission is hereby granted to Lieut. D’anier an Officer of the Brunswick Troops...
27742General Orders, 21 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
A Gill of spirits pr man to be issued to the Troops this day. Those Brigades which are out of...
27743From George Washington to George Clinton, 2 December 1782 (Washington Papers)
Your Excellys favor of Yesterday’s date came to my hands abt an hour ago. The Fleet (from all...
27744From George Washington to John Bell, 25 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
I have sent the enclosed to Colonel Lee, open to you, that you may peruse it, and afterwards...
27745[Diary entry: 27 December 1772] (Washington Papers)
27. Raining this day also with variable Winds which sometimes was pretty fresh from the No. West.
27746[Diary entry: 21 July 1770] (Washington Papers)
21 Also very hot with a black Cloud to the westward and great appearance [of rain]—but none fell...
27747[Diary entry: 10 July 1762] (Washington Papers)
10. first cuttg. of Hay.
27748From George Washington to George Clinton, 10 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
Your Excellency’s Letter of the 6th instant, has been communicated to the Quarter M. Genl, with...
27749From George Washington to Alexander McDougall, 30 June 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have just recd your favor of this date. As the Artillery Men are wanted for a particular...
27750From George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 14 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have to acknowlege your favor of yesterday. In a letter of Col. Hamilton’s a few days ago to...