31[May 1771] (Washington Papers)
May 1st. At Colo. Bassetts all day. 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,...
32[June 1771] (Washington Papers)
June 1st. Rid into the Neck and to the Mill before Dinner. In the Afternoon a Mr. Debutts of Maryland came & stayd all Night. John De Butts was a wealthy planter from St. Mary’s County, Md. 2. After Breakfast Mr. Debutts went away, and in the afternoon Mr. Wagener the younger came here & stayed all Night. 3. Mr. Wagener went away after Breakfast. I rid to the Mill & Plantation at Posey’s...