1From George Washington to James Anderson, 11 June 1798 (Washington Papers)
It does not appear to me that there has been any correct, or established rule adopted in the use, & delivery of either grain or Hay; without which, wastes, if not embezzlement, is more to be expected than œconomy. The destruction of Carts, Ploughs & all other impliments, far exceed what they used to do—and it does not appear to me...
2From George Washington to James Anderson, 18 June 1797 (Washington Papers)
⟩ expenditures on account of the Hay.
3From George Washington to James Anderson, 21 December 1797 (Washington Papers)
...everything. Besides which, I shall require a seperate and particular a/c of the principal articles that have been disposed of (such as Fish, but of this I believe I am in possession already[)]—Whiskey—Hay—Meats of all kinds—Flour—Seeds—&ca—To whom sold—and at what prices, that I may know the amount of each, and what has been the product of my Farms aggregately, for the year ending...
4Enclosure: Washington’s Plans for His River, Union, and Muddy Hole Farms, 10 December 1799 (Washington Papers)
..., would be a mere waste of time; as the produce is always in demand, in the Market & for my own purposes; and obtained at no other expence than that of cutting the grass and making it into Hay.
5From George Washington to Clement Biddle, 28 April 1799 (Washington Papers)
...fields after they are cut, at Kensington while I resided in Philadelphia—These are worked by a horse, and were, in my opinion useful impliments on a Farm, for expeditiously gleaning the fields of the scattered grain, or Hay. I would (if now to be had) thank you for sending me one by the first Vessel bound to Alexandria.
6From George Washington to Citizens of Greene County, Tennessee, 8 September 1798 (Washington Papers)
...invasion by any Power whatsoever. Resolved, that Colonels Benjamin Crow, Daniel Kennedy and Joseph Conway, Major Baldwin Harle, Captains James Stinson, James Guthry and John Harmon, Cornet John Russell, and John Gass, Samuel Frazer, James Hays, David Russell, Robert Wyly and George Duffield Junr Esqrs. be the Committee to draw up and transmit the address as agreed to in the above resolution.
7From George Washington to Robert Lewis, 17 August 1799 (Washington Papers)
...no Grass; and my Meadows, at this time, are as bare as the pavements; of consequence no second Crop can be expected. These things will compel me, I expect, to reduce the Mouths that feed on the Hay. I have two or three young Jacks (besides young Royal Gift) and several She Asses, that I would dispose of. Would Fauquier, or where else, be a good place to dispose of them?
8From George Washington to William Roberts, 17 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
...writing to the Gentleman you have mentioned, on the subject proposed; first, because I am entirely unacquainted with the circumstances attending your ⟨disputed⟩ property; and secondly, because I have not the honor to be acquainted with Mr Hay or Captn McNamara, who you inform me are employed to defend that property....doubt deservedly) give Mr Hay & Captn McNamara, can stand in no need of a...
9From George Washington to William Strickland, 15 July 1797 (Washington Papers)
with clover: it blooms precisely at the same time[—] rises quick again after cutting—stands thick—yields well—and both horses and cattle are fond of it—green or in hay. alone, unless it is sown very thick it is apt to form tussocks; if of this or any other seeds I can procure, you shou’d be in want, I shall have great pleasure in furnishing them.