156951From George Washington to Thompson & Veitch, 3 August 1795 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Thompson & Veitch, 3 Aug. 1795. On this day, GW wrote the Alexandria, Va., firm of Thompson & Veitch to thank them for sending him a Cheshire cheese. A purported ALS of this letter was listed in Sotheby’s Catalogue of Valuable Printed Books Autograph Letters, Historical Documents, Etc., 6 June 1950.
156952Circular on the State of American Agriculture, 25 August 1791 (Washington Papers)
Some enquiries having been made of me by important Characters on the state of agriculture in America, comprehending its Several relations, and intended to ascertain the value of our lands, with their yield in the several kinds of grain, grass &ca—the prices of farming stock, the prices of produce &ca together with a list of the Taxes in the different States, which may in any way affect the...
156953From George Washington to John Moylan, 12 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
By a Letter of the 6th from the Asst Secry at War, I find a quantity of Clothing was ready for transportation, & cannot but flatter myself it has been forwarded in the course of the last week as all the Articles are extremely wanted by the Troops at this vigorous season. I am sorry to observe by a Letter from you to Mr Jackson, that the amount of shirts which have been and are to be sent on...
156954From George Washington to Brigadier General James Mitchell Varnum, 18 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
A Body of the Enemy marched last night from Philada and crossed the Bridge at the middle ferry and proceeded to Chester. Their numbers are variously reported from 1500 to 3000 but I imagine the former is most likely, altho’ some people from the City think they are much lessened upon their lines. They this day embarked their Horses from Chester on Board Brigs and Ships. This would seem as if...
156955[Diary entry: 24 February 1769] (Washington Papers)
24. Morning cloudy but not frozen. Aft[ernoon] clear & cooler than for some days past wind being at No. West.
156956[Diary entry: 27 September 1771] (Washington Papers)
27. Clear and pleasant with the Wind Southerly and warm.
156957[Diary entry: 21 May 1769] (Washington Papers)
21. Crossd over to my own Plantation. Dined at Todds & lodgd at Port Royal.
156958From George Washington to Major General Benjamin Lincoln, 3 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
You will perceive by the inclosed Copy of a Resolution which came to hand last night, that Congress have determined on measures for securing Charles Town, in case the Enemy should form an expedition against it, and have appointed you to command there. I have nothing to add upon the subject, except my assurances, that you will have, as you have had upon all occasions, my warmest wishes for your...
156959From George Washington to Thomas Wharton, Jr., 10 December 1776 (Washington Papers)
Yours of last Evening reached me at 4 OClock this Morning. I immediately sent Orders to Commodore Seymour to dispatch one of his Gallies down to Dunk’s Ferry, and I shall dispose of the Remainder in such Manner, and at such places as will be most likely, not only to annoy the Enemy in their passage, but to give the earliest Information of any Attempt of that kind. Parties of the Enemy have...
156960To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 13 February 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Arrangements may be made with the Secretary of the Treasury for the immediate payment of One hundred thousand dollars on account of the debt due from the United States to France . The statement of the Account between these Countries will, it is expected, be compleated tomorrow; and the balance up to the last of December be ascertained; when the propriety of further, and to what extent advances...
156961From George Washington to Major General Nathanael Greene, 25 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
I recd yours late last evening, inclosing Colo. Biddles representation of the state of our forage—which is indeed alarming. As the State of Jersey, on which we must depend untill a supply can be brought from a distance, have, in consequence of the recommendation of Congress, taken upon themselves to procure a certain quantity of provision and forage, I think Colo. Biddle ought, without loss of...
156962[Diary entry: 24 December 1771] (Washington Papers)
24. Exceeding hard & frozen with the Wind still high and Cold from the Northwest.
156963From George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel John Parke, 11 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
I recd yours of Yesterday. As you seem to think you have been treated in an unusual manner, I will give you my reasons for ordering Colo. Scammel to act as he has done. You had been repeatedly reported by Brig. Genl Scott as absent without leave and even when present inattentive to your Duty I therefore had you arrested, upon your arrival in Camp, that you might answer these charges. Finding...
156964From George Washington to Battaile Muse, 5 February 1785 (Washington Papers)
I have lately received two letters from you, one of the 14th & the other of the 25th of last month. The Bonds which you have taken from Mr Whiting had better remain in your hands until they are discharg’d. And by the time you propose to be at Belvoir, in April—I will endeavour to prepare a proper rental for you, if it shall be in my power, from the pressure of other matters. It was always my...
156965From George Washington to John Searle, 21 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
A few days ago I was honored with your favor of the 3d Ulto inclosing a Bill of Lading for two Pipes of Wine consigned to Messr Chas. Crookshanks & Co. of Maryland for, & on my acct. It is to be presumed the Vessell is safe arrived at her destined Port as the original Letter and Invoice are come to hand; but having heard nothing from these Gentlemen on the subject I am totally in the Dark...
156966[Diary entry: 7 July 1787] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 7th. Dined at the Cold Spring, with the Club. Returned in the evening, and drank Tea at Mr. Meridiths.
156967From George Washington to Colonel Thomas Clark, 3 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received intelligence from Congress which makes it unnecessary for you to proced further on your route to Carolina —you will therefore on receipt of this letter—rejoin the main army by easy marches. I am Sir your most obt servt. Df , in James McHenry’s writing, DLC:GW ; Varick transcript , DLC:GW . For the intelligence from Congress informing GW that French vice admiral d’Estaing was on...
156968From George Washington to Jacob Bayley, 9 June 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have recd your favors of the 14th, 24th and 27th of May by Mr Vincent to whom I have delivered the pay of the St Francois Indians agreeable to the Rolls which were sent by him. It was not in my power to consider him as a Lieutenant. Indeed the number of Officers which had been already appointed were more than sufficient for so few Men. If you will make me a return by the first oppertunity of...
156969Memorandum, 30 May–11 June 1755 (Washington Papers)
May 30th Upon my return from Williamberg I found that Sir Jno. St Clair, with Majr Chapman & a Detachmt of 500 Men were gone on had marched to the Little Meadows in ordr to prepare the Roads, erect establish a small Fort Post , and to lay a Deposit of Provision’s there. The 2d of June Mr Spendelowe discoverd a communication from Fort Cumberland to the Old Road leadg to the
156970[Diary entry: 11 November 1772] (Washington Papers)
11. Wind Easterly & pretty fresh in the forenoon but calm & warm also clear in the forenoon.
156971[Diary entry: 18 August 1799] (Washington Papers)
18. Morning—Mer. at 64—and 69 at Night. Wind No. & No. East and cool great appearances of Rain but none fell here.
156972[Diary entry: 15 June 1795] (Washington Papers)
15. Cold & disagreeable Wind N. E.
156973From George Washington to Battaile Muse, 4 December 1786 (Washington Papers)
As the fifty Bushels of Wheat stands as an article of charge at 5/6 in your account against me, it may remain so as a final settlement of the matter—Although I have no flour at present for sale and have made no enquiry into the price of this article, I do not suppose I shall either loose or gain much in so small a quantity by fixing the Wheat at this price. With respect to the persons named in...
156974From George Washington to Winthrop Sargent, 27 January 1798 (Washington Papers)
A few days since, a Mr Jos[ep]h Massey (said to be a Surveyor) of the North Western Territory, passed through Alexandria on his way to Philadelphia, and there said to a Gentleman, without assigning reasons, or having them asked, that I should lose my lands on the little Miami in that Country. Never having heard of any claim to it, or being able to conjecture on what ground it can be...
156975From George Washington to the Citizens of New York City, 9 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
The affectionate address presented by the Magistrates and the general joy testified by the Citizens of New York, on my arrival in this Metropolis, have filled my mind with the mingled emotions of gratitude and satisfaction. In accepting the momentuous trust which has been spontaneously committed to me by a free people; it was not enough to have felt a consciousness of having acted in...
156976[Diary entry: 5 February 1771] (Washington Papers)
5. The Gentlemen all went away. I rid to my Mill in the forenoon & Afternoon.
156977From George Washington to Charles Pettit, 24 June 1787 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Charles Pettit, 24 June 1787. Profiles in History, catalog 12, item 7, gives the date 24 June 1787 for a reproduced overleaf reading: “On public Service To Charles Pettit Esqr. Assistant Q.M.G. Philadelphia.” Washington’s signature appears to the left of “Philadelphia.”
156978From George Washington to Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron [von] Steuben, 23 December 1783 (Washington Papers)
Altho’ I have taken frequent opportunities, both in public & private, of acknowledging your great zeal, attention & abilities in performing the duties of your Office; yet I wish to make use of this last moment of my public life, to signifie in the strongest terms my entire approbation of your conduct, and to express my sense of the obligations the public is under to you, for your faithful &...
156979[Diary entry: 2 May 1771] (Washington Papers)
2. Set out with Colo. Bassett for Williamsburg and reachd Town about 12 Oclock. Dined at Mrs. Dawson’s & went to the Play. At the theater, GW saw a performance by the American Company of Comedians, which had been in Williamsburg for more than a month ( General Ledger A General Ledger A, 1750–1772. Library of Congress, George Washington Papers, Series 5, Financial Papers. , folio 335; RANKIN...
156980From George Washington to Thomas Johnson and Thomas Sim Lee, 18 May 1785 (Washington Papers)
At a meeting of the Subscribers to the Potowmac Navigation held yesterday agreeable to the Acts of Assembly of both States, a President and Directors were chosen, the former I have accepted of, & you two in conjunction with George Gilpin & John Fitzgerald Esqrs. were appointed Directors which I hope will be agreeable to you[.] As the Season begins to advance I have thought necessary that we...
156981From George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, 4 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
Giving the necessary Orders and Directions about the chain of Forts to be built on the Frontiers, has kept me so closely employed, that I could not write fully to your Honor until this . But I have got that trouble now pretty well off my hands, as I have dispatched orders, plans and tools to all the officers appointed to that Duty. By the enclosed Council held at Fort Cumberland, your Honor...
156982[Diary entry: 13 March 1785] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 13th. Mercury at 42 this Morning, 46 at Noon and 48 at Night. Wind very fresh from the So. West, and great appearances of Rain in the forenoon. About Noon the wind ceased, and the Sun came out—after which it again clouded—the wind shifted to the No. Et. and it set in for a serious rain about 5 oclock which was unlucky on acct. of an open Boat load of Flour from my Mill, bound to...
156983[Diary entry: 27 April 1768] (Washington Papers)
27. Reachd Fredericksburg.
156984General Orders, 24 March 1779 (Washington Papers)
The Honorable the Congress have been pleased to pass the following resolution— March 16th 1779. Resolved, “That all Warrant-Officers on the civil staff of the Army be put on the same footing with commissioned officers in respect to arrests, trials and punishment.” Varick transcript , DLC:GW . Congress passed this act on 16 March in response to a report from the Board of War dated 5 Feb. that...
156985[Diary entry: 10 November 1785] (Washington Papers)
Thursday 10th. Thermometer at 59 in the Morning— at Noon and at Night. There having fallen so much rain in the Night as to convince me that the Straw which I had placed between the Cieling & the Wall of my Ice House, must have got wet, and being in some doubt before of the propriety of the measure, lest it should get damp, heat, & rot; I had it all taken out, leaving the Space between unfilled...
156986From George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, 27 May 1798 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday, brought me your Letter of the 19th instant. You may be assured, that my Mind is deeply impressed with the present situation of our public affairs, and not a little agitated by the outrageous conduct of France towards the United States; and at the enemical conduct of its partisans among ourselves, who aid & abet their measures: You may believe further, from assurances equally...
156987[Diary entry: 21 June 1787] (Washington Papers)
Thursday 21st. Dined at Mr. Pragers and spent the evening in my own room.
156988From George Washington to Henry Laurens, 26–27 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
I had the honor of your letter of the 22d Instant with its several inclosures to-day, at noon. I shall pay a proper regard to the act of Congress respecting Monsr de Vrigny. For information on the second resolve, for obtaining a return of the re-inlistments, I must beg leave to refer Congress to my letter of the 24th. I have complyed with the intention of the 3d, and transmitted the act to Sir...
156989From George Washington to Robert Cary & Company, 8 October 1760 (Washington Papers)
This serves to cover a certificate of the Tobo I shipd you in the Cary, which I hope will answer the end of a Bill of Lading. I am told it will do instead of Recording the Bill, and as it is less expensive and soonest come at, I embrace the method. Since my last I have passd a set of Bills in favour of Mr George Brent (instead of Robt Brent) for Two hundred pounds Sterling which please to pay...
156990George Washington to Brigadier General Alexander McDougall, 19 September 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Reading Furnace, Pennsylvania ] September 19, 1777. Orders McDougall to join main Army. LS , in writing of H, George Washington Photostats, Library of Congress.
156991[Diary entry: 11 May 1769] (Washington Papers)
11. Wind fresh & warm from the So. West till the afternn. then cool & shifting to the Eastward.
156992Memorandum Division of Slaves, 1762 (Washington Papers)
Auge Washington George Washington Saml Washington John Washington Charles Washington Roger £ 60 Kate £ 50 James £ 60 Nan £ 35 Dublin £ 60 Phillis 50 George 40 Charles
156993George Washington to William Livingston, 9 May 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] May 9, 1779 . States that two men found guilty of encouraging desertion have been sent to Livingston. Urges that they be severely punished. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
156994From George Washington to the Savannah Citizens, 13 May 1791 (Washington Papers)
I am extremely happy in the occasion now afforded me to express my sense of your goodness, and to declare the sincere and affectionate gratitude, which it inspires. The retrospect of past scenes, as it exhibits the virtuous character of our country, enhances the happiness of the present hour, and gives the most pleasing anticipation of progressive prosperity—The individual satisfaction, to be...
156995[Diary entry: 22 March 1775] (Washington Papers)
22. Cold all day with the Wind fresh from the No. Wt.
156996From George Washington to François-Joseph-Paul, comte de Grasse-Tilly, 6 October 1781 (Washington Papers)
The Letter with which Your Excellency honored me on the 5th and the intelligence which you are to so good as to communicate afford me great pleasure by confirming the Ideas which I had entertained relative to the Hulks sunk by the Enemy in York River—It appears to me a physical impossibility to form effectual obstructions in a Channel so wide deep and rapid as that near York; this...
156997From George Washington to William Thornton, 26 November 1799 (Washington Papers)
For, and on account of Mr Blagden, I enclose you a Post note of the Bank of Columbia, for ninety three dollars forty three cents, and a check on the Bank of Alexandria for nine hundred and six dollars and fifty seven cents. Together, amounting to one thousand dollars, requested by Mr Blagden. With esteem and regard I am Dear Sir Your Obedt Humble Servt Let me request the favour of you to...
156998From George Washington to Colonel George Baylor, 22 September 1778 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 20th Inst. I had the pleasure of receiving yesterday. I would wish you to ascertain with as much precision as possible the number of troops that imbark, and the time of their departure from New york, with what other circumstances can be gained respecting them. For this purpose you will use every means in your power, and transmit the result of the enquiry to me with all...
156999[Diary entry: 29 July 1769] (Washington Papers)
29. At home all day posting my Books.
157000To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 7 May 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
As I perceive there has been some mis-conception respecting the building of Vessels in our Ports wch may be converted into armed ones; and as I understand from the Attorney General there is to be a meeting to day, or tomorrow of the Gentlemen on another occasion, I wish to have that part of your circular letter which respects this matter reconsidered by them before it goes out. I am not...