27421From George Washington to Mathew Carey, 21 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
However desireous I am to encourage or promote useful publications, it is not in my power to...
27422[Diary entry: 25 December 1773] (Washington Papers)
25. At home all day. After breakfast the Doctr. went off homewards.
27423[Diary entry: 29 January 1796] (Washington Papers)
29. Clear & turned much colder. Mercury at 18. Wind at No. Wt.
27424[Diary entry: 20 July 1770] (Washington Papers)
20. Compleated my Wheat Harvest altogether & exceeding bad I am apprehensive it will turn...
27425[Diary entry: 22 March 1763] (Washington Papers)
22. Transplanted to the Corner of the Borders by Garden House a Cherry Graft—from the Cherry tree...
27426George Washington to John Hancock, 2 June 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook Camp [ New Jersey ] June 2, 1777. Encloses news from Northern Department. Deplores...
27427From George Washington to the United States Senate and House of Representatives, 9 February 1791 (Washington Papers)
I have received from the Governor of Vermont authentic documents expressing the consent of the...
27428[Diary entry: 1 October 1768] (Washington Papers)
Octr. 1. Fox huntg. back of Mr. Barry’s with Mr. Robt. Alexander Mr. Manley & Captn. Posey....
27429[Diary entry: 2 July 1786] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 2d. Mercury at 68 in the Morning 78 at Noon and 76 at Night. Clear with but little [wind],...
27430George Washington to Major General Alexander McDougall, 29 January 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, January 29, 1779. Apologizes for delay in answering McDougall’s letters. LS , in...
27431From George Washington to John Jay, 6 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
Your Excellency’s Letter of the 28th of July—with it’s several Inclosures, has been duly...
27432From George Washington to the Commissioners for the Federal District, 3 April 1791 (Washington Papers)
As the Instrument which was subscribed at George Town, by the Land holders in the vicinity of...
27433From George Washington to the Continental Navy Board, 27 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
The more I reflect upon the evil that may arise from the Enemy’s possessing themselves of our...
27434From George Washington to the Board of Trustees of Dartmouth College, 14 November 1789 (Washington Papers)
In assigning so important an agency to the endeavors of an individual, as is mentioned in your...
27435From George Washington to Thomas Everard, 17 September 1775 (Washington Papers)
As I believe it will be three Years next December, since some of my Ohio Lands (under the...
27436From George Washington to the United States Senate, 5 March 1794 (Washington Papers)
I nominate Josiah Tatnall, of Georgia, to be Marshal of and for the Georgia District; vice Robert...
27437General Orders, 26 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
The Inspector of the Army having reported that the shoes delivered the troops are of very bad...
27438From George Washington to John Jay, 12 May 1793 (Washington Papers)
Being informed by Colo. Hamilton (yesterday) that you propose to commence your Southern tour...
27439[Diary entry: 13 May 1797] (Washington Papers)
13. Wind No. Westerly and much cooler with appearances of Rain.
27440From George Washington to Robert Cary & Company, 3 June 1762 (Washington Papers)
The Inclosed is a Copy of my last (of the 28th May) the intent of this is to tell you that I was...
27441[Diary entry: 3 February 1773] (Washington Papers)
3. Went out again and touchd upon a Fox upon the Hills by Gates’s & found another in Colo....
27442[Diary entry: 28 February 1770] (Washington Papers)
28. Went out with Guns returnd about 12 Oclock without killg. of any thing. My Brothers and the...
27443From George Washington to John Rutledge, 9 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
Your Letter for Sir Guy Carleton came in season to take a very good Opportunity for its...
27444From George Washington to Board of War, 8 June 1781 (Washington Papers)
I am honored with yours of the 1st instant inclosing Colo. Brodheads representation of the State...
27445From George Washington to Colonel Theodorick Bland, 1 May 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have received yours of the 10th Ulto with an Account of your Proceedings up to that Time. As...
27446From George Washington to Colonel Daniel Brodhead, 13 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
Yours of the 25th of June was delivered me yesterday. I inclose you a duplicate of mine of the...
27447From George Washington to Brig. Gen. David Forman, 28 September 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Brig. Gen. David Forman, 28 Sept. 1777. GW wrote Forman on 29 Sept. : “I...
27448To James Madison from George Washington, 2 January 1789 (Madison Papers)
The letters which will accompany this, for you, came to my hand by the Post on Tuesday. The...
27449From George Washington to Major General Stirling, 28 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have successively received your two favours of the 23d and 26 with their respective inclosures....
27450From George Washington to Thaddeus Burr, 26 December 1782 (Washington Papers)
In compliance with the request of the Civil Authority and Select Men of the Town of Fairfield...
27451From George Washington to Major General Israel Putnam, 11 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have your favr of the 7th and am glad to find that you had determined to detain Warners...
27452[Diary entry: 4 February 1760] (Washington Papers)
4. So[uther]ly cloudy & clear by turns—white Frost.
27453[Diary entry: 1 April 1748] (Washington Papers)
Fryday April the 1st. 1748. This Morning Shot twice at Wild Turkies but killd none. Run of three...
27454[Diary entry: 20 March 1763] (Washington Papers)
20. Finished—Sowing 59 Bushels—Oats. Note John Alton had sowed 14½ Bushls. Do.
27455[December 1773] (Washington Papers)
Decr. 1st. Dined at Mrs. Dawsons & spent the Evening in my own Room. 2. Dined at Southalls, &...
27456From George Washington to John Hancock, 22 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
I have nothing in particular to communicate to Congress respecting the Situation of our Affairs,...
27457From George Washington to the Massachusetts Council, 19 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
It unfortunately happens on a minute examination of our ordnance & Stores at the different...
27458From George Washington to Major General Johann Kalb, 27 September 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have directed General Putnam to send a Brigade on the West side the river to protect the...
27459From George Washington to John Christian Ehlers, 4 November 1792 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to John Christian Ehlers, 4 Nov. 1792. GW wrote Anthony Whitting on this date :...
27460From George Washington to James Bloxham, 1 January 1789 (Washington Papers)
A View of the Work at the Ferry and Frenchs Plantations in the year 1789, with general directions...
27461[Diary entry: 18 August 1773] (Washington Papers)
18. Calm still, & clear and very warm especially in the afternoon.
27462From George Washington to Lund Washington, 12 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Lund Washington, 12 Feb. 1780. On 25 Feb. , GW wrote to James Mercer: “On...
27463From George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, 22 January 1793 (Washington Papers)
Nothing occurs to me as necessary to be added to the enclosed project. If the Subscription is not...
27464From George Washington to James Madison, 28 November 1784 (Washington Papers)
After the several conversations we have had on the subject of inland navigation; and the benefits...
27465George Washington to Major General William Heath, 23 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 23, 1781 . Sends instructions for improving defenses of West...
27466[Diary entry: 8 October 1788] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 8th. Thermometer at 55 in the Morning—65 at Noon and 63 at Night. A very thick fog till...
27467From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 3 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
I take the Liberty to mention to your Excellency, that, in attending to the Resolution of...
27468[Diary entry: 15 December 1773] (Washington Papers)
15. Just such a day as yesterday in all respects.
27469George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 19 August 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
White Plains [ New York ] August 19, 1778 . Introduces Colonel Lewis de la Radière of the Corps...
27470General Orders, 17 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
The troops are to be under arms at eleven o’clock this forenoon, except those men who are...