3301From George Washington to Henry Knox, 19 August 1787 (Washington Papers)
By slow, I wish I could add & sure, movements, the business of the Convention progresses; but to say when it will end, or what will be the result, is more than I can venture to do; and therefore shall hazard no opinion thereon. If however, some good does not proceed from the Session, the defects cannot, with propriety, be charged to the hurry with which the business has been conducted: yet...
3302[Diary entry: 16 December 1771] (Washington Papers)
16. At home all day. In the Evening Mr. Adam Mr. Belmain, Mr. Campbell & Price Posey came here. Robert Adam was about to make a voyage to Great Britain, and GW recently had given him several “little Commission’s to execute” there ( GW to Robert Cary & Co., 22 Nov. 1771 , DLC:GW ). Adam was to have a gun repaired for GW and was to buy a gold-headed cane with the Washington arms engraved on it,...
3303[Diary entry: 10 July 1769] (Washington Papers)
10. Light thin showers at times till between 2 and 3 Oclock when it broke away.
3304From George Washington to Samuel Huntington, 21 October 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with Your Excellency’s favors of the 10th and 14th Instants —The advance of the British Army towards the borders of North Carolina is an alarming circumstance, more especially, as there is every reason to believe that the force which lately sailed from New York is intended to cooperate with them—The enemy, by several accounts, received a reinforcement from Europe in the...
3305From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 1 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have but a moment to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of this date. I beg of you to charge Lt Edes to be attentive to the Water Guards about Verplanks point—and the Guards at West point to the Order I requested you to Issue, relative to Boats passing after Tattoo. The perspective delivered by Lt Edes belongs to me—which with the other articles (supposed to be Humphreys’s) had better be...
3306From George Washington to James Keith, 13 April 1793 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 8th has been duly received. You, better than I, can acct for the smaller judgment being for two hundred and odd pounds more than is due. Justice to all parties, & a speedy settlement of the whole, is all I am at. the latter, as I have often repeated, I am extremely desirous to have accomplished. Was I to see Colo. Hooe, which is not likely now to happen, as I am in the very...
3307From George Washington to Robert Cary & Company, 23 June 1766 (Washington Papers)
My last of the 28th of March servd only to advise you of a draft which I made in behalf of Master and Miss Custis in favour of Walter Magowan for £55.8.4 and desiring it might be charged to them equally. Since my Letters of November last by Captn McGachin (in the Thornton) —I have receivd your favours of the 30th of September—7 & 18th of November—23d December—and 31st of January with the Goods...
3308[Diary entry: 6 August 1772] (Washington Papers)
6. Clear, Calm and Warm.
3309From George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 15 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have to reply to your several favors of the 6th & 7th Instant. I have taken measures to obtain the sentiments of the Officers respecting their Actions so soon as I am favor’d with them they shall be communicated to you. When a furlough was granted to Major Wooster for three Months it was determined that he should join his Regiment at the experation of that time or should resign—he may...
3310From George Washington to Colonel Joseph Kirkbride, 22 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
It would seem from the information received that the Enemy mean to advance through Trentown. They are now in motion & on that rout. Nothing could contribute to harrass them more or to facilitate our views, than for a number of Militia to hang on and annoy their rear. I could wish you and the other Officers in your County, to exert yourselves and if possible, to pass the River with a...
3311From George Washington to Henry Fitzhugh, 2 July 1757 (Washington Papers)
Nine Draughts from your county were brought to this place by Captn Conway; six of whom I have given receipts for, the other three are discharged as unfit for Service—Capt. Conway lost two others by desertion, as he was bringing them up: and as this will be the case with all the Draughts, we shall fall greatly short of our complement, unless the commanding Officer in each county respectively...
3312George Washington to Daniel Marsh, 14 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Springfield, New Jersey ] June 14, 1780 . Sends instructions concerning cattle that is being collected by Brigadier General Nathaniel Heard. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Marsh was contractor for supplies for Essex County, New Jersey.
3313From George Washington to James McHenry, 7 September 1796 (Washington Papers)
Private The principles of the Enclosed Instructions I approve; and since they are drawn, I shall not object to the Phraseology; tho’ considering that it is Addressed to our agent, for his government part of them, I think is too much in the stile of a talk to the Indians. And I think too, as he is intended for the general Superintendent his attentions seems to be too much confined to the Creek...
3314From George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, 12 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
When I wrote to you last we were in a state of tranquility, but after the arrival of a certain Gentleman, who shall be nameless at present—from Philadelphia—A storm very suddenly arose with unfavourable prognostics; which tho’ diverted for a moment is not yet blown over, nor is it in my power to point to the issue. The Papers which I send officially to Congress, will supercede the necessity of...
3315[Diary entry: 3 November 1772] (Washington Papers)
3. Breakfasted, Dined & Suppd at the Governors.
3316From George Washington to Joshua Lewis, 1 November 1757 (Washington Papers)
To Captain Joshua Lewis [Fort Loudoun, 1 November 1757 ] Sir, Captn Beale, of the maryland troops having complained to me, that Sergeant Williams, of your company, had mal-treated a soldier or two under his command (coming Express to this place.) I desire you will, if Captn Beale produces evidence of this outrage, have the matter enquired into, that justice may be administered to the injured,...
3317[Diary entry: 22 May 1795] (Washington Papers)
22. Cloudy all day—Wind So.
3318[Diary entry: 28 September 1769] (Washington Papers)
28. Much as yesterday with a light breeze from the Southward.
3319From George Washington to John Dickinson, 15 December 1782 (Washington Papers)
Agreeably to the promise contained in my Letter of the 6th to your Excellency, I immediately made application to Sir Guy Careton for the Passport you requested;which he made no hesitation in forwarding with a very polite Letter to me, and which I have now the pleasure of enclosing.I have the honor to be Sir Your Most Obt &c. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
3320From George Washington to General William Howe, 4 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have been informed by Lt Colo. Frazer, who is now a prisoner in your possession, that Major Belford, One of your Aids, had assured him, it was your earnest desire, that a general exchange of prisoners should take place on equitable terms; Or if this could not be effected, that the Officers on both sides should be released on parole. This, I have no doubt, was done by your authority, and with...
3321From George Washington to David Stuart, 22 December 1787 (Washington Papers)
To the best of my recollection I have sent you Seven numbers of the Fœderalist, under the signature of Publius. The subsequent numbers that have come to my hands, I herewith enclose. Have you received a letter from me, enclosing one for my Nephew Bushrod Washington; containing queries respecting my lands in the Western Country? It is sometime since it was dispatched from this, & having...
3322[Diary entry: 4 October 1795] (Washington Papers)
4. Do. Do. Do.
3323From George Washington to James Anderson, 3 November 1798 (Washington Papers)
By the way of Boston, I have just received a letter from Mr Richd Parkinson, dated “Liverpool 28th Augt 1798.” The contents of this letter have surprised me; and that you may know from whence this surprise has proceeded, I shall lodge in your hands (as I am going from home, and may be absent four or five weeks) Mr Parkinsons first and second letters to me; and my answer to him; (a duplicate,...
3324[Diary entry: 25 December 1769] (Washington Papers)
25. A very white Frost, clear, still, & very pleasant till the Evening then cloudy and boisterous.
3325[February 1770] (Washington Papers)
Feby. 1. Went a huntg. (being joind by Mr. Peake Wm. Triplet & Harrison Manley) & after a Chace of near five hours we killd a Fox. Mr. Piper & Mr. Adams came here this afternoon. 2. Mr. Adam & myself walkd to the Mill & up Doeg Run before Dinner. Robert Adam, who owned a merchant mill and a bakery near Alexandria, would be a major buyer of flour from GW’s new mill. 3. At home all day, the...
3326Cash Accounts, December 1763 (Washington Papers)
Cash [Dec.] To Cash of Mr Chs Washington to pay for a Gun £ 5. 5. 0 Contra Decr 2— By Jno. Prescot for Shoemaking 3. 5. 0 By Mrs Brasenton laying 2 Women 1. 0. 0 8— By Josias Cooke 7. 0. 0 By Negroe Doctr 10/—Cash for Cards £5 5.10. 0 19— By a Beggar 5/—By Michl Grater Beef 43/ 2. 8. 0 By Servants 20/—Exps. at Colchester 20/ 2. 0. 0
3327From George Washington to William Hamilton, 6 April 1784 (Washington Papers)
I have been favored with your letter of the 20th of Feb. & pray you to accept my thanks for the information contained in it. I expect to be in Phila. the first of May, but if, in the meanwhile, you should be perfectly satisfied of the skill of Mr Turner and the efficiency of his work you would add to the favor already conferred on me by desiring him not to be engaged further than to yourself...
3328[Diary entry: 5 February 1785] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 5th. Mercury at 25 in the Morning—32 at Noon & 32 at Night. Day lowering with appearances of Snow. In the Morning the Wind (tho’ there was not much of it) was at No. West. At Noon there was scarce any and towards night that which did blow came from the No. East.
3329From George Washington to Colonels George Mathews and John Ely and Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Ramsay, 1 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
By the Letter You were so obliging as to bring me from Congress Yeste⟨r⟩day, I find they have been pleased to authorise me to negociate and settle a Cartel for an Exchange of prisoners. In consequence of this authority, I shall be ready to appoint Commissioners to meet Others from the British Commander in Chief—at any time & place which may be thought convenient for the adjustment of so...
3330George Washington to Major General Alexander McDougall, 31 May 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] May 31, 1779 . Sends news of British movements and advises McDougall to move supplies at Fishkill. LS , in writing of H, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
3331[Diary entry: 23 April 1772] (Washington Papers)
23. Quite calm and pleast. but a little cool.
3332From George Washington to George Clinton, 20 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
In consequence of a Resolution of Congress ordering Arrangements to be formed by me & the Minister at War for the Liberation of Prisoners—& directing a Negociation to be entered into with Sir Guy Carleton, for the Delivery of the British Posts, I am this Moment returned from Ringwood, where I went Yesterday, to meet & have a Conference with General Lincoln—As the Negociation with Sir Guy, has...
3333From George Washington to the Commissioners for the District of Columbia, 28 January 1795 (Washington Papers)
A plan for the establishment of an University in the federal City, has frequently been the subject of conversation; but in what manner it is proposed to commence this important institution; on how extensive a scale—the means by which it is to be effected; how it is to be supported; or what progress is made in it; are matters altogether unknown to me. It has always been a source of serious...
3334[Diary entry: 2 October 1785] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 2d. Thermometer at 70 in the Morning—76 at Noon and at Night. Weather warm. Forenoon clear, Afternoon lowering. Went with Fanny Bassett, Burwell Bassett, Doctr. Stuart, G. A. Washington, Mr. Shaw & Nelly Custis to Pohick Church; to hear a Mr. Thompson preach, who returned home with us to Dinner, where I found the Revd. Mr. Jones, formerly a Chaplin in one of the Pensylvania Regiments....
3335[Diary entry: 16 October 1770] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 16. At Captn. Crawfords till the Evening, when I went to Mr. John Stephenson (on my way to Pittsburg) & lodgd. This day was visited by one Mr. Ennis who had traveld down the little Kanhawa (almost) from the head to the Mouth, on which he says the Lands are broken, the bottoms neither very wide nor rich, but covd. with Beach. At the Mouth the Lands are good, & continue so up the River;...
3336From George Washington to Brigadier General James Mitchell Varnum, 7 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
I desire you will immediately on the receipt of this detach Col: Green’s and Col: Angel’s regiments with their baggage, with orders to throw themselves into the fort at Red-bank upon the Jersey-shore. This important post commands and defends the Chevaux de frize and unless kept in our possession, our vessels of war must quit their station and thereby leave the enemy at liberty to weigh the...
3337From George Washington to Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 29 July 1795 (Washington Papers)
I am obliged to you for the acct given, in your letter of the 27th of the meeting which was had in the State house yard, the saturday before; and such information as you may receive, & can rely upon, respecting the sentiments of the People of that city, and other places, relative to the treaty between this country & G. Britain I shall receive with satisfaction. It is an interesting subject;...
3338[Diary entry: 23 May 1787] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 23d. No more States represented. Rid to Genl. Mifflins to breakfast—after wch. in Company with him Mr. Madison, Mr. Rutlidge & others, crossed the Schuylkill above the Falls. Called at Mr. Peters’s Mr. Penns and Mr. Hamiltons and repaired at the hour of one to the State House. Dined at Mr. Chews with the wedding guests & drank Tea there in a large Circle of Ladies.
3339From George Washington to Hugh Henry Brackenridge, 8 September 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have to thank you for your favor of the 10th of August, and your Eulogium. You add motives to patriotism, and have made the army your debtor in the handsome tribute which is paid to the memory of those who have fallen in fighting for their country. Df , in James McHenry’s writing, DLC:GW ; Varick transcript , DLC:GW . Hugh Henry Brackenridge (1748–1816) of Philadelphia, a graduate of the...
3340[Diary entry: 20 August 1772] (Washington Papers)
20. Still in Town. Dined at Arrells & went to the Ball in the Afternoon. On this day Robert Hanson Harrison and William Ellzey brought suit for GW against John and William Barry to force a division of the 193–acre tract on Dogue Creek, part of which GW had bought 18 Dec. 1770. GW excused himself from the bench while the case was being heard. The court ruled in his favor and ordered county...
3341[Diary entry: 6 February 1769] (Washington Papers)
6. Clear and very cold—Wind being hard from the No. West. Gd. very hd. Froze.
3342From George Washington to Jedediah Morse, 28 February 1799 (Washington Papers)
The letter with which you were pleased to favour me, dated the first instant, accompanying your thanksgiving Sermon came duly to hand. For the latter I pray you to accept my thanks. I have read it, and the Appendix with pleasure, and wish the latter at least, could meet a more general circulation than it probably will have, for it contains important information, as little known out of a small...
3343[Diary entry: 9 September 1771] (Washington Papers)
9. Clear and pleasand, rather warm with little Wind.
3344[Diary entry: 3 May 1769] (Washington Papers)
3. Went into Williamsburg and dined with the Council & spent the Evening in the Daphne. The Daphne was a room in the Raleigh Tavern, on Duke of Gloucester Street about half a block from the Capitol. Owned at this time by Anthony Hay (d. 1770), a former cabinetmaker, the Raleigh was a center of social, political, and business activities in Williamsburg. Public auctions were often held in front...
3345George Washington to Abraham Skinner, 18 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 18, 1781 . Sends specifications of rations issued by British to all naval prisoners. Directs Skinner to issue the same to the United States naval prisoners. Asks Skinner to ascertain British prison rations for soldiers and to duplicate them. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3346General Orders, 26 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] For the day Tomorrow[:] Lieutenant Colonel North[,] Brigade Major Bradford Instead of the light Infantry directed by the order of the 16th instant the 1st and 3d pennsylvania regiments will furnish a company of rifle men each of forty two rank and file—If these regiments have not the number of riflemen requisite the deficiency is to be drawn from the other regiments of that line and...
3347[Diary entry: 24 June 1799] (Washington Papers)
24. Calm & very warm. Mer. at 80 in the morning—92 at highest & 86 at Night. Thunder in the So. Wt. quarter but no rain.
3348From George Washington to William Savage, 25 April 1767 (Washington Papers)
The security you offer is, in our opinions, amply sufficient, and we dare say will readily be received by Fairfax Court; to whom being given, our Bond for the Executrixship of Mrs Savage becomes void of course—We do not mean to hurry you, or the Gentlemen proposed by you, into the Execution of this securitiship—two or three Courts hence (being the same to us) may perhaps prove more convenient...
3349From George Washington to Clement Biddle, 11 February 1787 (Washington Papers)
As we are now on the verge of the middle of Feby and the season is fast approaching when the ground should be in readiness to receive spring grain, permit me to remind you of the Barley you were so obliging as to procure for me—and beg (as I have been disappointed in another expectation) that the 50 bushels may be encreased to one hundred, if in your power to do it conveniently. At any rate...
3350[Diary entry: 14 March 1775] (Washington Papers)
14. At home all day. Doctr. Craik came in the Afternn. Cleveland still here.