1861From George Washington to Clement Biddle, 15 September 1787 (Washington Papers)
Genl Washington prests his Compliments to Colo. Biddle & would be glad to know if the Vessel for Alexandria is gone. The lowest price the best dutch (striped) Blankets sell at, by the piece. and how his acct stands since the late purchases made by him as he has expectations that the business of the Convention will be brought to a close, or nearly so this day. AL , PHi : Washington-Biddle...
1862From George Washington to John Hancock, 12 March 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to John Hancock, 12 Mar. 1777. Hancock’s letter to GW of 25 Feb. is docketed in part “Ansd 12 March.”
1863George Washington to Royal Flint, 4 January 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] January 4, 1780 . Requests an estimate of supplies available in each county of New Jersey. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
1864From George Washington to George William Fairfax, 10 July 1783 (Washington Papers)
With very sincere pleasure I receiv’d your favor of the 26th March—It came to hand a few days ago, & gave me the satisfaction of learning that you enjoyed good health, and that Mrs Fairfax had improved in hers. there was nothing wanting in this Letter to give compleat satisfaction to Mrs Washington & myself, but some expression to induce us to believe you would once more become our...
1865George Washington to Meshech Weare, 30 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Ramapo [ New Jersey ] June 30, 1780 . Is sending Brigadier General John Stark to “collect and forward the drafts for your battalions.” Explains importance of completing these requisitions. Suspends date for assembling of militia until French fleet arrives. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Weare was president of New Hampshire.
1866From George Washington to —— Nisbett, 17 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
Genl Washington presents his Compliments to Mr Nisbett. Is extremely obliged to him for his good intention—shewn in presenting him with a Hat & Cockade—The latter he accepts as a proof of his sensibility of Mr Nisbetts politeness—the former he begs leave to return. It is much larger than he wears. ViMtvL .
1867From George Washington to Betty Washington Lewis, 30 March 1794 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Betty Washington Lewis, 30 March 1794. Betty Washington Lewis wrote GW on 13 April that “Your letter of the 30th of march came safe to hand.”
1868From George Washington to Andrew Burnaby, 10 August 1764 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Andrew Burnaby, 10 Aug. 1764. On 29 April 1765 Burnaby wrote to GW : “Want of Opportunity alone has prevented me from answering your obliging letter of the 10th of Augst last.”
1869From George Washington to Henry Knox, 29 August 1783 (Washington Papers)
Upon considering the state of facts reported in your Letter of the 26th I think it expedient that a stop should be put to the movement of the Troops & Stores which were destined for the Western Posts; You will be pleased to give directions accordingly and to transmit the Letter herewith to the Quartr Mastr Genll as it relates to the same subject. I am dear sir with the greatest regard Your...
1870George Washington to Brigadier General Henry Knox, 21 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Preakness, New Jersey ] October 21, 1780 . Has permitted Captain Lewis Garanger to experiment with the artillery at West Point before recommending Garanger to Congress for appointment. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.