1511[Diary entry: 17 July 1798] (Washington Papers)
17. Hea[v]y Morng. & even.—clear midday. Mer. 70. Mr. & Mrs. Fitzhugh & their Younger daughter & son & Mr. Lear came to dinner. The last retd. after.
1512To George Washington from Buchan, 17 July 1798 (Washington Papers)
My Nephew and godson the eldest son of my dear and truly worthy Brother Thomas Erskine has charged himself with the care of this Letter. In the present agitated state of Europe we have thought that he could not bestow the time generally allotted to foreign travels better than by taking the Tour of your America in which also he has a patrimonial mission from his Father for investment in the...
1513To George Washington from Robert Townsend Hooe, 17 July 1798 (Washington Papers)
I do in the most earnest manner, ask You to give me leave, to Solicit You for a Place in Your Army for a Young Neighbour of mine, who if you are pleased to give an appointment will neither disgrace You, his Country or himself. Permit me to tell you that it is John Lewis Marstiller, at prese[n]t a Lieutent in the Light Horse, of this County. I do not know a Young Man in all my acquaintance that...
1514[Diary entry: 16 July 1798] (Washington Papers)
16. Raining or Misting all day—with but little w. & that Southerly. Mer. 68 all day.
1515From George Washington to Rawleigh Colston, 16 July 1798 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 1st of last month got safe to my hands, but long, very long after its date. It would give me great concern if any act of mine should produce difficulty, or loss, to any of the purchasers of Colo. George Mercers land, sold under the Power of Attorney given to me, and others, for that purpose. But as this business has been taken out of my hands by a Decree of the High Court of...
1516To George Washington from Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., 16 July 1798 (Washington Papers)
On the rect of Your letter of the 3d Decemr last relating among other things to a Joiner, I wrote to you on 11 May assuring you that I wd endeavour to procure one for you. I sent duplicates & hope a copy has reached you. I have faithfully kept my promise & made every possible enquiry for such a man as you wished for. Mr Bourne & the gentleman whom I mentioned on 11 May (both of this place,...
1517From George Washington to Henry Knox, 16 July 1798 (Washington Papers)
Little did I imagine when I retired from the theatre of public life, that it was probable, or even possible, that any event would arise in my day, that could induce me to entertain, for a moment, an idea of relinquishing the tranquil walks, and refreshing shades, with which I am surrounded. But it is in vain, I perceive, to look for ease & happiness in a world of troubles. The call of my...
1518To George Washington from Anthony Macharg, 16 July 1798 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Anthony Macharg, 16 July 1798. On 28 July GW wrote Macharg : “Your letter of the 16th instt has been duly received.”
1519From George Washington to James Markham Marshall, 16 July 1798 (Washington Papers)
I have received your letter of the 12th Instant, and thank you for your offer of becoming one of my Aids-de-Camp. I have consented to accept the appointment to which my Country has been pleased to call me, with the reservation not to quit my private walks until the Army is in a situation to require my presence, or it becomes indispensible by the urgency of circumstances. Until one, or the...
1520From George Washington to Peyton Short, 16 July 1798 (Washington Papers)
General Spotswood having informed me of the trouble he was about to give you, on my account, I have only to hope that it may not be great, at the sametime that I assure you, that whatever is done under that Power & confomably thereto, shall be strictly complied with on my part. One trouble, Sir, frequently draws on another; It is some years since I requested my old acquaintance & friend, Colo....