1From George Washington to William Hartshorne, 5 July 1785 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to William Hartshorne, 5 July. On this date Hartshorne wrote GW that he had received “your favor of this morning.”
2From George Washington to William Hartshorne, 6 March 1786 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to William Hartshorne, 6 Mar. 1786. On 6 Mar. Hartshorne wrote: “Your favor of this day I recd.”
3From George Washington to William Hartshorne, 21 February 1785 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to William Hartshorne, 21 Feb. 1785. On 25 Mar. Hartshorne wrote GW : “Your favor of the 21st inst. came.”
4From George Washington to William Hartshorne, 21 March 1786 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to William Hartshorne, 21 Mar. 1786. On 25 Mar. Hartshorne wrote GW : “Your favor of the 21st inst. came.”
5From George Washington to William Hartshorne, 20 February 1786 (Washington Papers)
I ought to have acknowledged the receipt of your letter of the 10th sooner, tho’ I am at a loss what answer to give it now. When I sent to Boston for my Jackass, which was previous to the presentation of Captn Pearce’s order, tho’ subsequent to the date of it, I requested Mr Cushing (the Lieut: Governor) to whose care this animal was addressed, to pay all the charges which had accrued for...
6From George Washington to William Hartshorne, 14 September 1785 (Washington Papers)
Colo. Wm Fitzhugh of Maryland has this day requested me, to enter his name for one share of the Potomac navigation; of which I give you this information: he has also deposited in my hands ten pounds for the first & second advances thereon; which I will pay you when I come next to town, or to your order at any time. I should take it very kind of you to forward the enclosed letter by the first...
7From George Washington to William Hartshorne, 2 March 1787 (Washington Papers)
Whatever sum Colonels Gilpin and Fitzgerald think proper to order, or the state of the treasury will enable you to pay, the Contractor for supplying the Workmen for the Potomack Company—the same being due to him—will be agreed to by Sir Yr Most Obedt Hble Ser⟨vt⟩ ALS , Gallery of History, Las Vegas, Nevada. George Gilpin wrote below GW’s signature: “Considering the state of the Treasury and...
8From George Washington to William Hartshorne, 30 August 1787 (Washington Papers)
The Gentleman who will present this letter to you is Major Baylies of Massachusetts—Son in Law to Genl Lincoln. He is on business to Virginia, and at his request, I give you the trouble of receiving it as introductory of him, believing him to be a man of character and worth. I understand, that the subscribers to the Potomack Navigation has been called upon for another advance, my proportion of...
9From George Washington to William Hartshorne, 1 April 1789 (Washington Papers)
As it seems that it will be my unavoidable lot to be again brought into publick life, however contrary to my inclinations, I must prepare myself to meet with many occurrences which will be painful and embarrassing; but I can truly say that few events would distress me more than the realizing of the apprehensions of so respectable a body of my fellow Citizens as the Quakers of Philadelphia; as...
10From George Washington to William Hartshorne, 19 April 1786 (Washington Papers)
I am sorry that I have been so troublesome & teasing to you on accot of the seeds you were so obliging as to endeavour to procure for me; but as my Boat is sent to Town, I am induced to ask if they are arrived, that they may in that case embrace the present conveyance. If they are not already at hand, I shall be obliged to you for countermanding the order for the Buck wheat, as it is now...
11From George Washington to John Fitzgerald and William Hartshorne, 18 January 1785 (Washington Papers)
At my return from Alexandria yesterday afternoon, I found the letters & papers herewith enclosed. I send the whole, as well private as public—the former for your satisfaction—the latter for you to act upon. As these, with the Maryland Act & resolutions which I left in the hands of Mr Lee for the purpose of communicating them to the Gentn in town (well wishers to the inland navigation of the...