3251Agenda for Commissioners of the Federal District, [ca. 5 March 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
Estimates &ca. are sent to shew the views &ca. of Majr. LEnfant. MS ( DLC : Washington Papers); in the hands of both TJ and Washington, as indicated in notes below; undated, but certainly written after 1 Mch. and on or before 6 Mch. 1792. It is very probable that TJ wrote the first part of the agenda and sent it or left it with Washington on 5 Mch. 1792 (see Washington to TJ, 4 Mch. 1792 ) and...
3252[Diary entry: 16 October 1794] (Washington Papers)
16th. After an early breakfast we set out for Cumberland—and about 11 Oclock arrived there. Three miles from the Town I was met by a party of Horse under the command of Major Lewis (my Nephew) and by Brigr. Genl. Smith of the Maryland line, who Escorted me to the Camp; where, finding all the Troops under Arms, I passed along the line of the Army; & was conducted to a house the residence of...
3253[Diary entry: 26 November 1789] (Washington Papers)
Thursday 26th. Being the day appointed for a thanksgiving I went to St. Pauls Chapel though it was most inclement and stormy—but few people at Church. On 25 Sept. 1789 the House of Representatives resolved that the president should recommend a day of thanksgiving and prayer to the people of the United States acknowledging divine favor and especially the “opportunity peaceably to establish a...
3254[Diary entry: 16 December 1789] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 16th. Dined with Mrs. Washington and all the family (except the two Children) at Governor Clintons—where also dined the Vice-President, his Lady Colo. & Mrs. Smith—The Mayor (Colo. Varick) and his Lady and old Mr. Van Berkel and his Daughter. Richard Varick (1753–1831) was born in Hackensack, N.J., and moved to New York City in 1775 to practice law. During the Revolution he was...
3255Address of the President to Congress, 8 December 1790 (Madison Papers)
Fellow Citizens of the Senate, and House of Representatives. In meeting you again I feel much satisfaction in being able to repeat my congratulations on the favorable prospects which continue to distinguish our public affairs. The abundant fruits of another year have blessed our Country with plenty, and with the means of a flourishing commerce. The progress of public credit is witnessed by a...
3256[Diary entry: 30 November 1789] (Washington Papers)
Monday 30th. Went to the Play in the Evening and presented Tickets to the following persons—viz.—Doctr. Johnson and Lady—Mr. Dalton & Lady—The Chief Justice of the United States and Lady—Secretary of War & Lady—Baron de Steuben and Mrs. Green. On 30 Nov. 1789 the Old American Company gave a benefit performance of Cymon and Sylvia , an “Opera or Dramatic Romance,” at the John Street Theatre (...
3257[Diary entry: 20 December 1789] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 20th. Went to St. Pauls Chapel in the forenoon.
3258[Diary entry: 21 March 1791] (Washington Papers)
Monday 21st. Left Philadelphia about 11 O’clock to make a tour through the Southern States. Reached Chester about 3 oclock—dined & lodged at Mr. Wythes—Roads exceedingly deep, heavy & cut in places by the Carriages which used them. In this tour I was accompanied by Majr. Jackson. My equipage & attendance consisted of a Chariet & four horses drove in hand—a light baggage Waggon & two...
3259[Diary entry: 24 February 1796] (Washington Papers)
24. Cold & towards evening lowering & likely for Snow. Wind at No. Wt.
3260Second Inaugural Address, 4 March 1793 (Washington Papers)
I am again called upon, by the voice of my country, to execute the functions of its Chief Magistrate. When the occasion proper for it shall arrive, I shall endeavour to express the high sense I entertain of this distinguished honor, and of the confidence which has been reposed in me by the people of United America. Previous to the execution of any official act of the P resident , the...
3261[Diary entry: 14 March 1796] (Washington Papers)
14. Lowering ⟨ ⟩ likely to rain with the Wind in the same place. Cloudy more or less all day.
3262[Diary entry: 29 April 1790] (Washington Papers)
Thursday 29th. Received from the joint Committee of Congress two Acts for my approbation & Signature—viz—one for “Regulating the Military Establishment of the United States” and the other “An Act for the Punishment of certain crimes against the United States.” Fixed with the Secretary of State on the present which (according to the custom of other Nations) should be made to Diplomatic...
3263[Diary entry: 4 April 1796] (Washington Papers)
4. Same wind & weather as yesterday.
3264Enclosure: Report on Indian Affairs, 29 December 1794 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of War respectfully submits to the President of the United States the following observations respecting the preservation of the peace with the Indian tribes with whom the United States have formed treaties. To retrace the conduct of the government of the United States towards the Indian tribes since the adoption of the present constitution, cannot fail to afford satisfaction to...
3265[Diary entry: 17 April 1795] (Washington Papers)
17. Bladensburgh.
3266[Diary entry: 8 September 1795] (Washington Papers)
8th. Left Phila. for Mt. Vernon. Dined at Chester & lodged at Wilmington.
3267List of Persons, 1790 (Washington Papers)
A List of persons who have applied for diplomatic appointments—or who appear to be qualified for them. New York { Robt R. Livingston Esqr. Colo. William Smith ap. Paul R. Randall Esqr. ap. Colo. Jo. Franks ap. Pennsya { William Barton Esqr. ap. Wm Temple Franklin Esqr. ap. Tench Coxe Esqr. Solomon Bush Esqr. ap. Virga { Cyrus Griffin Esqr. ap. Arthur Lee Esqr. So. Carolina { Govr Pinckney ap.
3268[Diary entry: 3 July 1790] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 3d. Exercised between 9 and 11 in the Coach with Mrs. Washington and the Children. The policy of treating Colo. McGillivray, & the Chiefs of the Creek Nation who were coming with him, with attention as they passed through the States to this City induced me to desire the Secretary at War to write to the Governors of Virginia, Maryland & Pensylvania requesting that they might be...
3269[Diary entry: 26 August 1795] (Washington Papers)
26. Do. Do. Clear & rather warm.
3270Hamilton Cooper’s Bond, 25 January 1795 (Washington Papers)
I Hamilton Cooper of the County of Berkley & State of Virginia do promise to pay or cause to be paid unto George Washington President of the United States the just and full sum of thirty one pounds ten shillings on or before the 25th day of April next—it being due for rent by the said Hamilton Cooper on lott No. 2 and whereon distress hath been made and goods replevied in consequence of this...
3271Authorization for Tobias Lear, 30 August 1790 (Washington Papers)
Whereas it may be necessary, during my absence from the Seat of Government, to pay certain monies and accounts out of the fund of ten thousand Dollars appropriated to the discharge of Contingent Expenses of Government, by a law passed on the 26th day of March 1790; I therefore do authorize Tobias Lear, my Secretary, to direct such payments to be made in my name, out of said fund, as may come...
3272[Diary entry: 30 August 1795] (Washington Papers)
30. Fresh So. Westerly wind—warm & clear.
3273[Diary entry: 6 September 1795] (Washington Papers)
6. No. Et. Showery and Cool.
3274Rotations of Crops for Dogue Run, 1793 (Washington Papers)
AD , DLC:GW . Since this document discusses alternative future crop rotations, it probably was written before the spring planting season of 1793. For an earlier example of GW’s consideration of alternative rotations, see the comparison of GW’s and Anthony Whitting’s rotations for an unspecified farm for the years 1790 to 1796 ( DLC:GW , filed at the end of 1794). GW apparently added the...
3275Agreement with James Anderson, 5 October 1796 (Washington Papers)
Articles of Agreement made and entered into this fifth-day of October in the Year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and Ninety six, by & between George Washington, President of the United States, on one part and James Anderson, at present of Stafford County and State of Virginia on the other part, Witness, that for & in consideration of the wages and allowances herein after mentioned, the...
3276[Diary entry: 17 January 1797] (Washington Papers)
17. Clear with the wind at No. Wt. [36]
3277[Diary entry: 10 September 1795] (Washington Papers)
10. Same as yesterday.
3278[Diary entry: 7 February 1797] (Washington Papers)
7. Clear & cool. Wind at No. Wt. Mercury 34 in the Morn.
3279[Diary entry: 21 January 1797] (Washington Papers)
21. Three or 4 Inches of Snow fell last Night. Cloudy all day Wind at No. Et. Large compy. dined here. [26]
3280[Diary entry: 3 October 1789] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 3d. Sat for Mr. Rammage near two hours to day, who was drawing a miniature Picture of me for Mrs. Washington. Walked in the Afternoon, and sat about two Oclock for Madam de Brehan to complete a Miniature profile of me which she had begun from Memory and which she had made exceedingly like the Original. John Rammage (1763–1802), a skilled miniature painter and silversmith, had been a...
3281[Diary entry: 11 February 1797] (Washington Papers)
11. Clear after the morning & Wind Westerly Mer: 35.
3282[Diary entry: 1 March 1797] (Washington Papers)
1. Mercury at 24. Wind Westerly and cold all day.
3283[Diary entry: 16 May 1791] (Washington Papers)
Monday 16th. Breakfasted at Russells—15 Miles from Spencers. Dined at Garnets 19 further & lodged at Pierces 8 miles more in all, 42 Miles to day. GW probably dined today with Thomas Garnett (1750–1793) of Effingham County, Ga. Born in Essex County, Va., Garnett married Rachel Willson at Ebenezer Jerusalem Church in Effingham County 8 Jan. 1772 and was commissioned a first lieutenant in the...
3284IV. The President to the Secretary of State, 9 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
The messages to the two Houses, as altered, are quite agreeable to Whether, as it is equally known to both houses, that we have no person in a public character at the Court of London it is best that the word “informal” should remain in the message to the Ho: of Representatives, or not, Mr. J. may decide by the fair copy he shall send to RC ( DLC ); addressed by Washington: “Mr. Jefferson Secy...
3285[Diary entry: 6 June 1791] (Washington Papers)
Monday 6th. Finding my Horses fared badly at the ferry for want of Grass, & Colo. Coles kindly pressing me to bring them to his Pasture, they were accordingly brought there to take the run of it till night. Dined at this Gentlemans to day also. The Road from Hallifax old Ct. Ho. or town to Staunton River passes for the most part over thin land a good deal mixed with Pine.
3286[Diary entry: 20 May 1791] (Washington Papers)
Friday 20th. Viewed the ruins, or rather small remns. of the Works which had been erected by the British during the War and taken by the Americans—also the falls, which are about 2 Miles above the Town; and the Town itself. These falls (as they are called) are nothing more than rapids. They are passable in their present state by boats with Skilful hands, but may at a very small expence be...
3287[Diary entry: 29 May 1796] (Washington Papers)
29. Clear forenoon—lowering afternoon with Wind at So. Wt.
3288[Diary entry: 26 January 1790] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 26th. Exercised on Horse back in the forenoon. The Visitors at the Levee to day were numerous and respectable—among whom was the Vice-President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Read a letter handed to me by the Secretary of War, from a Colo. Danl. Smith of Miro Settlement in the State of No. Carolina in reply to one which was an answer to a letter recd. from the said...
3289[Diary entry: 10 June 1791] (Washington Papers)
Friday 10th. Left Mrs. Jordans early, & breakfasting at one Johnstons 7 Miles off reached Fredericksburgh after another (short) halt about 3 Oclock & dined and lodged at my Sister Lewis’s. The Lands from Mrs. Jordans to Johnsons, and from thence for several miles further are good but not rich afterwards (as you approach nearer to Rappahannock River) they appear to be of a thinner quality &...
3290[Diary entry: 1 January 1796] (Washington Papers)
1. Remarkably mild and pleasant—perfectly clear. Received the National Colours from Mr. Adet the Minister Plenipo. to day. Much company visited. Pierre Auguste Adet, French minister plenipotentiary, had arrived in the United States on 13 June 1795 to replace Fauchet. He brought with him a French flag, a gift of the French Committee of Public Safety, and an accompanying speech of warm...
3291[Diary entry: 19 June 1796] (Washington Papers)
19. Very warm with very little wind.
3292[Diary entry: 16 February 1790] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 16th. Intended to have used exercise on Horse-back but the weather prevented my doing it. Rid to my intended habitation, and gave some directions respecting the arrangement of the furniture. The Levee to day was thin. Received some papers from the Secretary at War respecting a corrispondence to be opened betwn. Colo. Hawkins of the Senate, and Mr. McGillivray of the Creek Nation for...
3293Enclosure: Washington’s Plan for a Barn, 28 October 1792 (Washington Papers)
The Plan of the building, as exhibited on the other Side; The manner in which it is connected with the B: Yard; the possition of the outer door wch is to be 8 ft wide into the upper floor from the B. Yard & the entrance from thence into the Octogan or inner building between the braces after passing over the open or treading floor—The situation of the door into the floor below to be 4 ft—and in...
3294[Diary entry: 30 January 1790] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 30. Exercised with Mrs. Washington and the children in the coach, in the forenoon. Walked round the Battery in the Afternoon.
3295[Diary entry: 6 March 1790] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 6th. Exercised in the Coach with Mrs. Washington and the Children and in the Afternoon walked round the Battery. Received a letter from the Govr. of the Western Territory dated at the Rapids of Ohio giving an acct. of the State of Affairs in the Westn. Country. Arthur St. Clair was appointed governor of the Northwest Territory in 1787. His letter to GW from “the Rapids of the Ohio,”...
3296[Diary entry: 20 February 1790] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 20th. Sat from nine until 11 for Mr. Trumbull. Walked afterwards to my New House—then rode a few miles with Mrs. Washington and the Children before dinner; after which I again visited my New House in my Coach (because it rained).
3297[Diary entry: 26 October 1795] (Washington Papers)
26. Same as yesterday.
3298[April 1795] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 14th. Left Phila. for Mt. V. Reached Wilmington. 15. Do. Roger’s Susqa. rogers’s susqa : John Rodgers (see 7 May 1775) had died in 1791 and his wife, Elizabeth Reynolds Rodgers (c.1743–c.1816), was continuing to run her husband’s old stone ferry house at Perryville, Md., on the east bank of the Susquehanna River. 16. Baltimore. 17. Bladensburgh. 18. George Town. 19. Mount Vernon &...
3299[Diary entry: 10 March 1790] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 10th. Exercised on Horse-back between 9 and 11 oclock. On my return had a long conversation with Colo. Willet, who was engaged to go as a private Agent, but for public purposes, to Mr. McGillivray principal chief of the Creek Nation. In this conversation he was impressed with the critical situation of our Affairs with that Nation—the importance of getting him & some other chiefs to...
3300[Diary entry: 19 June 1795] (Washington Papers)
19. Do. Do. Clear & very warm.