27551[Diary entry: 8 November 1772] (Washington Papers)
8. At Colo. Bassetts all day.
27552[Diary entry: 2 June 1770] (Washington Papers)
2. Clear & exceeding pleasant—being also Warm & growing.
27553[Diary entry: 20 May 1796] (Washington Papers)
20. Wind Southerly & weather. Rain in the afternoon.
27554[Diary entry: 10 February 1772] (Washington Papers)
10. Ditto—Ditto.
27555Orders, 23 December 1755 (Washington Papers)
The Soldiers who received their discharge yesterday, are to attend at the Head-Quarters at 2 O’Clock; and they will receive some money to bear their expences home. They are not to be allowed to take their Regimentals with them; but, if they are very naked, may take their Blankets. Although there were express orders given for Returns being made regularly every morning, none have yet been given...
27556General Orders, 31 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
At a General Court-Martial held at Fort-Clinton October 23rd 1778—Coll Poor President[,] Nathan Nuthall Quarter Master to the 3rd No. Carolina Regiment was tried for behaving in an infamous manner unbecoming an Officer and a Gentleman also for embezzling the Public Stores & applying them to his own use, found guilty and unanimously sentenced (agreeable to the 1st Article of 12th section of the...
27557[Diary entry: 9 October 1795] (Washington Papers)
9. Do. Easterly.
27558General Orders, 18 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
The honorable the Congress have been pleased to pass the following resolutions. November 24th 1778 Congress took into consideration the report of the Committee of Arrangement and thereupon came to the following resolutions. Whereas the settlement of Rank in the Army of The United-States has been attended with much difficulty and delay, inasmuch as no general principles have been adopted and...
27559Remarks & Occurans. in Mar. [1770] (Washington Papers)
6th. Joseph Gort a stone Mason came here to raise Stone. Began to Enlist Corn Ground at Muddy hole Plantation. Began to Enlist Ditto in the Neck that is to lay of the Ground. Began the same Work at Doeg Run Plantation. Goart worked one month and was paid £3 as he and GW had agreed on 2 Feb. ( General Ledger A General Ledger A, 1750–1772. Library of Congress, George Washington Papers, Series 5,...
27560General Orders, 15 October 1781 (Washington Papers)
For the Trenches tomorrow Major General the Marqs de la Fayette Brigadiers Muhlenberg & Hazen Major General the Marquis de la Fayette’s division will mount in the Trenches tomorrow. The Commander in Chief congratulates the Allied Army on the Success of the Enterprize last evening against the two important works on the left of the enemys line: He requests the Baron Viomenil who commanded the...
27561[Diary entry: 11 January 1799] (Washington Papers)
11. Very heavy fog but little wind and that Southerly. Clear after the fog went off & very warm. Quite a Spring day—Petr. A—dined at Doctr. Thorntons.
27562[Diary entry: 28 April 1772] (Washington Papers)
28. Clear and Calm, and very Warm.
27563[Diary entry: 7 October 1785] (Washington Papers)
Friday 7th. Thermometer at 62 in the Morning—64 at Noon and at Night. Wind Southwardly all day and weather clear, warm, & pleasant. Sat to day, as I had done yesterday, for Mr. Houdon to form my Bust. Mrs. Jenifer, wife of Doctr. Walter Jenifer, dined here, and returned afterwards; and Doctr. Craik came here in the afternoon, and stayed all Night. Mr. Shaw and Mr. Bassett returned from...
27564[Diary entry: 21 October 1770] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 21. Left our Incampment abt. 6 Oclock & breakfasted at the Logs Town, where we parted with Colo. Croghan &ca. abt. 9 Oclock. At 11 we came to the Mouth of big Bever Creek, opposite to which is a good Situation for a House, & above it, on the same side (that is the west) there appears to be a body of fine Land. About 5 Miles lower down on the East side comes in Racoon C[ree]k at the...
27565General Orders, 4 January 1776 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW .
27566[Diary entry: 28 May 1787] (Washington Papers)
Monday 28th. Met in Convention at 10 Oclock. Two States more—viz., Massachusetts and Connecticut being represented, made nine on the floor. Proceeded to the establishment of rules for the government of the Convention and adjourned about 2 Oclock. Dined at home and drank Tea in a large Circle at Mr. Francis’s.
27567[Diary entry: 25 August 1772] (Washington Papers)
25. At home all day a writing.
27568General Orders, 10 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
The tents of the whole army are to be struck to morrow morning, at Gun-firing, and packed up, ready for marching, with the utmost speed; the line of march to begin afterwards as soon as possible. All baggage Waggons (those with tents excepted) are to move this afternoon towards Boone-Town, to a place appointed by Gen: Mifflin: Guards for which are to be supplied in the following manner;...
27569[Diary entry: 8 May 1769] (Washington Papers)
8. Dined at Anthony Hays and Supped at Mrs. Campbells. The Raleigh Tavern had been named in honor of Sir Walter Raleigh many years earlier by one of Hay’s predecessors, and it was known as the Raleigh throughout the rest of its existence. However, GW and others often referred to the tavern by the name of its current proprietor. The House of Burgesses sat today as scheduled. Governor Botetourt...
27570[Diary entry: 18 March 1762] (Washington Papers)
18th. Agreed to give Turner Crump one Sixth part of what he can make by my Carpenters this Year, which is to commense the 22d. day of Octr. being the time when he began Captn. Poseys Work, and to give him the Seventh of what he can make by them the Year after.
27571[Diary entry: 29 June 1799] (Washington Papers)
29. Morning lowering—Wind Southerly and Mer. at 74. A great deal of rain appeared to fall all around us, but none here. Mer. 75 at Night.
27572[Diary entry: 19 March 1775] (Washington Papers)
19. Dined at Roys at the Bolling green and lodged at Hanovr. Court House. Hanover Court House, now Hanover, is 15 miles north of Richmond. In 1781 there was a “very fine and large inn here” ( RICE Howard C. Rice, Jr., and Anne S. K. Brown, eds. The American Campaigns of Rochambeau’s Army, 1780, 1781, 1782, 1783 . 2 vols. Princeton, N.J., 1972. , 2:101).
27573[Diary entry: 16 January 1771] (Washington Papers)
16. Rid to the Mill and up the Mill Race in the Afternoon.
27574[Diary entry: 5 July 1769] (Washington Papers)
5. Finishd the other half of the Cut between Eleven and 12 (that is Cutting Binding and stacking) and went into the half of the 3d. Cut by the gate just at 12 Oclock with all hands.
27575[Diary entry: 2 June 1788] (Washington Papers)
Monday 2d. About 5 Oclock, after an early breakfast, we set off, pilotted by Mr. Hough thro’ by roads, over the short hills—by the House & Mill of one Belt for the Mo. of Shenandoah where we arrived partly by a good, & partly by a rugged road, at half after eight Oclock—distance about 12 Miles. Soon after came Govr. Johnson, and about 10 Oclock Govr. Lee & Colo. Gilpin arrived. We then,...
27576[Diary entry: 16 June 1775] (Washington Papers)
16. Cooler, wind Easterly, & somewhat lowering.
27577[August 1769] (Washington Papers)
Augt. 1st. Set out from Chs. Wests. Dined at Snickers and got to Mr. W[arne]r Washington’s abt. 5 Oclock. Edward Snickers (d. 1791) settled at a site near Buck Marsh Run in Frederick (now Clarke) County, where he later built his home, Springfield. Snickers’ Gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains was named after him. Warner Washington was living in Frederick (now Clarke) County, probably on the...
27578[Diary entry: 24 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Monday 24th. Mercury at 41 in the morning—57 at Noon & 54 at Night. Drizzly at intervals all day—Fresh wind from the South. Renewed my labors on the Walks, Shrubberies &ca.—but was much interrupted by the unsettledness of the weather. In the Night it rained pretty much.
27579[Diary entry: 10 June 1796] (Washington Papers)
10. Wind at East in the Morning with Rain. In the Evening and Night a great deal fell.
27580[Diary entry: 31 October 1770] (Washington Papers)
31. Remarkably clear & pleasant with but little wind.
27581General Orders, 1 May 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] Of the Day Tomorrow[:] Colonel Angell[,] Major Thayer[,] Brigade Major 1 Pennsylva. Brigade James Coleman a Soldier in the 11th Pennsylvania regiment was tried on the 29th ulto at the General Court martial whereof Colonel Shreve is president for “Repeated Desertion Forgery and disposing of his Arms and Accoutrements” Pled Guilty. The Court are of opinion that he is Guilty of a...
27582General Orders, 25 July 1776 (Washington Papers)
Care to be taken in future, that the Provost Marshal’s Guard be properly officered, there having been a Complaint made on that head. Henry Davis tried for “Desertion” is sentenced to receive Twenty Lashes: Patrick Lyons for “Drunkenness and sleeping on his post,” Thirty Lashes. It is with inexpressible concern, the General sees Soldiers fighting in the Cause of Liberty, and their Country,...
27583[Diary entry: 25 February 1769] (Washington Papers)
25. At home all day receiving my Goods from Captn. Johnstouns Craft. Capt. John Johnstoun, master of the ship Lord Camden , brought goods from London shipped by Robert Cary & Co. for GW. The goods totaled £315 13s. 6d. ( General Ledger A General Ledger A, 1750–1772. Library of Congress, George Washington Papers, Series 5, Financial Papers. , folio 198).
27584[Diary entry: 28 September 1771] (Washington Papers)
28. Dined at Mr. Bouchers and went from thence to the Play and afterwards to the Coffee Ho[use].
27585Memorandum, 24 September 1755 (Washington Papers)
From thence I proceeded to Fort Dinwiddie, on Jackson’s River; where I found it necessary to give the following Directions. LB , DLC:GW . GW to Peter Hog, 24 Sept. 1755 .
27586[Diary entry: 1 February 1799] (Washington Papers)
February 1. Mer. at . Brisk southerly Wind all day & towards Noon lowering with appearances of rain. Mer. 44 at Night.
27587[Diary entry: 25 December 1771] (Washington Papers)
25. Went to Pohick Church with Mrs. Washington and returnd to Dinner.
27588General Orders, 23 October 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] For the day Tomorrow[:] Brigadier General Irvine[,] Lieutenant Colonel Commandant smith[,] Lieutenant Colonel Mentgez[,] Major Maxwell[,] Brigade Major Van Laër The Corps of Light Infantry will remove from its present encampment and take Post on the most convenient ground to the Cranetown gap and the notch for the more effectual security of our right. General St Clair will take care...
27589Enclosure: Troop Quotas, 15 October 1798 (Washington Papers)
By the Act “To augment the Army of the United States, & for other purposes.” Twelve Regiments of Infantry, and six Troops of Light Dragoons, are to be added to the present force—By the Establishment of them, the first will consist of 7680 Rank & File, and the 2d of 354. If four Regiments of the former, and all the latter, are to be raised in the States South of the Potomack, the quota of each...
27590[Diary entry: 8 June 1787] (Washington Papers)
Friday—8th. Dined—drank Tea and spent the Evening at home.
27591[Diary entry: 15 August 1772] (Washington Papers)
15. Clear and Warm with the Wind fresh from the Southward.
27592General Orders, 16 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
The General is extremely concerned to learn that an Article so salutary as that of distilled Liquors was expected to be when properly used, and which was designed for the comfort and refreshment of the troops has been in many instances productive of very ill consequences—He calls the attention of officers of every grade to remedy these abuses and to watch over the health of their men, for...
27593[Diary entry: 12 November 1772] (Washington Papers)
12. Went to Williamsburg with Mrs. Washington Mr. & Miss Custis lodged at Mrs. Amblers also dined there & spent the evening at Mrs. Vobes. Although GW and Jacky stayed this night in Mrs. Ambler’s house, they apparently lodged at Edward Charlton’s place for the remainder of their visit, leaving the ladies to continue lodging with Mrs. Ambler ( General Ledger B General Ledger B, 1772–1793....
27594[Diary entry: 19 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
19. A good deal of rain fell in the Night and the ground made sufficiently wet. Morning heavy with the wind at No. Et. and Mer. at 72. Misting, & sometimes pretty smart rain [at] Noon. Mer. 70 at Night. Judge Washington & Mr. H. Turner left this after dinner.
27595[Diary entry: 9 March 1775] (Washington Papers)
9th. Wind very fresh all day from the No. West but not Cold—though clear.
27596[Diary entry: 6 January 1771] (Washington Papers)
6. Clear forenoon & pleasant but gloomy Afternoon.
27597General Orders, 5 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
Agreeably to former orders, all reports of the guards and scouting parties, are to be made by the officers commanding them, to the Major General of the day, who is to report to the Commander in Chief. Every regiment is to go on making cartridges, every day, when the weather will admit of it—The Commissary of military stores is to make a return, of the cartridges returned to him, and of the...
27598[Diary entry: 13 October 1795] (Washington Papers)
13. Calm clear & very warm.
27599[Diary entry: 11 April 1771] (Washington Papers)
11. Obligd to send a hand to the Mill to Assist in Packing &ca. GW’s flour was being packed into large barrels and small casks for sale to Virginia merchants ( General Ledger A General Ledger A, 1750–1772. Library of Congress, George Washington Papers, Series 5, Financial Papers. , folio 326, 341; see “Remarks” entry for 6 June 1771 ).
27600General Orders, 13 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] Of the Day Tomorrow[:] Brigadier General Irvine[,] Lieutt Colo. Commandant Hubley[,] Brigade Major Van Läer Major Burrowes is appointed Field officer of the day for this Day vice Major T. L. Moore Indisposed. At a Brigade General Court martial held by order of Brigadier General Wayne the 12th Instant; Colonel Stewart president John Williams Soldier in the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment...