3801[Diary entry: 4 October 1789] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 4th. Went to St. Pauls Chappel in the forenoon. Spent the remainder of the day in writing private letters for tomorrows Post. St. Paul’s Chapel, opened in 1766, was one of two Protestant Episcopal chapels which had been established when Trinity Church needed additional parish facilities ( SMITH [4] Thomas E. V. Smith. The City of New York in the Year of Washington’s Inauguration, 1789 ....
3802[Diary entry: 12 February 1797] (Washington Papers)
12. Clear & pleasant. Wind Westerly—Mercury at 35.
3803[Diary entry: 2 March 1797] (Washington Papers)
2. Wind as yesterday; cloudy, cold & Raw all day. Towards night it began to Snow. Mercury at 26.
3804[Diary entry: 17 May 1791] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 17th. Breakfasted at Skinners 17 Miles—dined at Lamberts 13—and lodged at Waynesborough (wch. was coming 6 miles out of our way) 14 in all 43 Miles. Waynesborough is a small place, but the Seat of the Court of Burkes County—6 or 8 dwelling houses is all it contains; an attempt is making (without much apparent effect) to establish an Accademy at it as is the case also in all the...
3805V. The President to the Senate and the House of Representatives, 14 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Soon after I was called to the administration of the government [I found it important to come to an understanding with the court of London on several points interesting to the U.S. and particularly to know Whether they were] disposed to enter into arrangements, by mutual consent, which might fix the commerce between the two nations on principles of reciprocal advantage. For this purpose I...
3806[Diary entry: 7 June 1791] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 7th. Left Colo. Coles by day break, and breakfasted at Charlotte Ct. Ho. 15 Miles where I was detained sometime to get Shoes put on such horses as had lost them. Proceeded afterwards to Prince Edward Court House 20 Miles further. The Lands from Coles ferry on Staunton to Charlotte Ct. Ho. are in genl. good; & pretty thickly settled. They are cultivated chiefly in Tobo. wheat & Corn,...
3807[Diary entry: 21 May 1791] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 21st. Left Augusta about 6 oclock, and takg. leave of the Governor & principal Gentlemen of the place at the bridge over Savanna river where they had assembled for this purpose, I proceeded in Company with Colos. Hampton & Taylor, & Mr. Lithgow a Committee from Columbia (who had come on to meet & conduct me to that place) & a Mr. Jameson from the Village of Granby on my rout. Dined at...
3808Proclamation, 19 March 1791 (Washington Papers)
Whereas it hath been represented to me that James O’Fallon is levying an armed force in that part of the State of Virginia which is called Kentucky, disturbs the public peace, and sets at defiance the treaties of the United States with the Indian tribes, the act of Congress intituled “An act to regulate trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes,” and my proclamations of the 14th and 26th...
3809Reply of the President to the Senate, [18 May] 1789 (Madison Papers)
I thank you for your Address, in which the most affectionate sentiments are expressed in the most obliging terms. The coincidence of circumstances which led to this auspicious Crisis, the confidence reposed in me by my Fellow-citizens, and the assistance I may expect from counsels which will be dictated by an enlarged and liberal policy, seem to presage a more prosperous issue to my...
3810[Diary entry: 27 January 1790] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 27th. Did business with the Secretaries of the Treasury & War—With the first respecting the appointment of Superintendants of the Light Houses, Buoys &ca. and for building one at Cape Henry—With the latter for nominating persons (named in a list submitted to me) for paying the Military Pensionrs. of the United States and the policy and advantages (which might be derived from the...
3811[Diary entry: 11 June 1791] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 11th. After a dinner with several Gentlemen whom my Sister had envited to dine with me I crossed the Rappahannock & proceeded to Stafford Ct. House where I lodged.
3812[Diary entry: 2 January 1796] (Washington Papers)
2. Equally fine with yesterday. Saw the Stem of the Frigate raised. On 27 Mar. 1794 Congress passed “An Act to provide a Naval Armament,” providing for the construction of six frigates, to be built in various shipyards around the country. This measure was designed to protect American shipping from marauding Algerines ( 1 STAT. Richard Peters, ed. The Public Statutes at Large of the United...
3813[Diary entry: 17 February 1790] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 17th. The Secretary attending; and reference being had to the Act constituting the Department of War, and the Act appropriating 20,000 dollrs. for the expence of Treating with the Southern Indians, seeming to remove (at least in a degree) the above doubts but not in an unequivocal manner, I desired him to take the opinion of the Chief Justice of the United States and that of the...
3814[Diary entry: 1 July 1791] (Washington Papers)
Friday July 1st. Received an Address from the Inhabitants of Frederick town and about 7 Oclock left it. Dined at one Cookerlys 13 Miles off & lodged at Tawny town only 12 Miles farther—being detained at the first stage by rain and to answer the address wch. had been presented to me in the Morning. Tawny town is but a small place with only the Street through wch. the road passes, built on. The...
3815[Diary entry: 31 January 1790] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 31st. Went to St. Pauls Chapel in the forenoon. Mr. Wilson, one of the Associate Judges of the Supreme Court paid his respects to me after I returned from Church. Spent the Afternoon in writing Letters to Mount Vernon. James Wilson (1742–1798) was born in Scotland and educated at the universities of St. Andrews, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. He immigrated to America c.1765 and studied law in...
3816[Diary entry: 7 March 1790] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 7th. At home all day—writing letters on private business.
3817[Diary entry: 21 February 1790] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 21st. Went to St. Pauls Chapel in the forenoon. Wrote letters respecting my domestic concerns afterwards. The only private letter found for this day is GW to Samuel Powel, concerning the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture ( DLC:GW ).
3818[Diary entry: 27 October 1795] (Washington Papers)
27. Do. Do. Do.
3819[May 1795] (Washington Papers)
May—1st. Came to Wilmington. 2. Arrived at Philadelphia. 15. Thunder, lightning & rain—cool. 16. Wind Northerly in the Morng. 17–18. Cool & cloudy, with the Wind easterly. Same till the 21st. 21. Wind at So. Wt. Warm & very heavy rain. 22. Cloudy all day—Wind So. 23. Raining moderatly till Noon—W[in]d S. W. 24. Clear with the Wind Westerly—rather cool. 25. Clear, & rather cool. Wd. East[er]ly.
3820[Diary entry: 11 March 1790] (Washington Papers)
Thursday 11th. A Letter from Arthur Campbell Esqr. of Washington County Virginia to the Secretary at War was put into my hands by the latter containing the following information—the letter dated 6th. Feb. 90. That half the Cherokee Nation wd. desire to remain Neutre in case of a war between the United States and the Creek Indians—viz.—Those in the Neighbourhood of Chota & all those which are...
3821[Diary entry: 1 April 1790] (Washington Papers)
Thursday the First. Received from a Comee. of both Houses of Congress the following Acts. viz—“An Act to accept a Cession of the Claims of the State of No. Carolina to a certain District of Western Territory” and an “Act to prevent the exportation of Goods not duly inspected according to the Laws of the several States.” Communicated to both Houses of Congress a letter from the Govr. of So....
3822[Diary entry: 31 October 1795] (Washington Papers)
31. Very thick fog—rain afterwds. & fresh Westerly wind.
3823[Diary entry: 24 June 1795] (Washington Papers)
24. Do. Do. Showers—heavy—rain all N[ight].
3824[Diary entry: 14 July 1795] (Washington Papers)
14. Do. Northerly & fresh—cooler.
3825Proclamation on the Treaty of Fort Harmar, 29 September 1789 (Washington Papers)
By the President Of the United States of America. A Proclamation. Whereas by Virtue of Powers given by the United States in Congress assembled, to Arthur St. Clair, Governor of the Territory Northwest of the Ohio, and Commissioner Plenipotentiary for treating with the Indian Nations in the Northern Department, a Treaty was concluded at Fort-Harmar, on the ninth Day of January last past, by the...
3826[Diary entry: 18 July 1795] (Washington Papers)
18. Breakfasted in Baltim[or]e—dined & lodged at Spurriers where my sick horse died. spurriers : This is probably the same tavern that GW on 21 Sept. 1787 had called “the Widow Balls (formerly Spurriers).” Either Spurrier had again taken over as proprietor or the tavern was still known by his name.
3827[Diary entry: 1 December 1795] (Washington Papers)
1. Mild & pleast. Wind Southerly.
3828Memorandum on a Statement by James Craik, 7 September 1792 (Washington Papers)
Agreeably to your request, I shewed Mr Campbells letter, to you, to the P. of the U:S: who appeared to be exceedingly surprised at the contents, and at the liberty which had been taken in making declarations for him which he had never made for himself. He added, that to the best of his recollection, he never exchanged a word with Bushrod Washington on the subject of Colo. Mercers Election,...
3829[Diary entry: 20 October 1794] (Washington Papers)
20th. Called the Quarter Master General, Adjutant General, Contractor, & others of the Staff departmt. before me, & the Commander in chief, at 9 Oclock this morning, in order to fix on the Routs of the two Columns & their Stages; and to know what the situation of matters were in their respective departments—and when they wd. be able to put the Army in motion. Also to obtain a correct return of...
3830[Diary entry: 29 November 1789] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 29th. Went to St. Pauls Chapel in the forenoon.
3831[Diary entry: 19 December 1789] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 19th. Committed the above thoughts to writing in order to send them to the Secretary for the Department of War to be worked into the form of a Bill with which to furnish the Committee of Congress which had been appointed to draught one.
3832III. The President to James Seagrove, 20 May 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
The confidence, which your character inclines me to place in you, has induced me to commit the enclosed letter, from the Secretary of State to Governor Quesada, and the negotiation which will be consequent thereon to your care and management. The letter which is under a flying seal, to be closed before it is delivered, will inform you of the import, and serve to instruct you in the mode of...
3833[Diary entry: 23 December 1789] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 23d. Exercised in the Post-Chaise with Mrs. Washington to day. Sent the dispatches which came to me from the Assembly of Virginia and from the Representatives of several Counties therein respecting the State of the Frontiers and depredations of the Indians to the Secretary for the Department of War requesting his attendance tomorrow at 9 Oclock that I might converse more fully with...
3834[Diary entry: 24 March 1791] (Washington Papers)
Thursday 24th. Left Chester town about 6 Oclock. Before nine I arrivd at Rock-Hall where we breakfasted and immediately; after which we began to embark—The doing of which employed us (for want of contrivance) until near 3 Oclock and then one of my Servants (Paris) & two horses were left, notwithstanding two Boats in aid of The two Ferry Boats were procured. Unluckily, embarking on board of a...
3835[Diary entry: 27 February 1796] (Washington Papers)
27. Very thick morning again, but clear afternoon. Wind Southerly.
3836[Diary entry: 17 March 1796] (Washington Papers)
17. Clear with the Wind from the same point.
3837[Diary entry: 7 April 1796] (Washington Papers)
7. Cool in the morning, but warmer afterwards wind getting to South West.
3838[Diary entry: 21 March 1796] (Washington Papers)
21. Morning lowering—but clear afterwards. Wind So. Et. growing warm.
3839[Diary entry: 11 April 1796] (Washington Papers)
11. Wind at No. Wt. and cold all day.
3840[Diary entry: 1 May 1796] (Washington Papers)
1. Clear and cool all day. Wind at No. Wt.
3841[Diary entry: 26 April 1795] (Washington Papers)
26. Came to George Town.
3842[Diary entry: 11 September 1795] (Washington Papers)
11. Breakfasted at Baltimore. Dined & lodged at Spurriers.
3843[Diary entry: 6 July 1790] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 6th. Exercised on Horse-back betwn. 5 & 7 Oclock in the Morning. At 9 Oclock I sat for Mr. Trumbull to finish my pictures in some of his historical pieces. Anounced to the House of Representatives (where the Bills originated) my Assent to the Acts which were presented to me on Friday last—One of which Authorises the President to purchase the whole, or such part of that tract of Land...
3844[Diary entry: 30 April 1795] (Washington Papers)
30. Rogers’s—Susquehanna.
3845[Diary entry: 29 August 1795] (Washington Papers)
29. Thick morning clear & hot afterwd.
3846[Diary entry: 10 July 1790] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 10th. Having formed a Party, consisting of the Vice-President, his lady, Son & Miss Smith; the Secretaries of State, Treasury & War, and the ladies of the two latter; with all the Gentlemen of my family, Mrs. Lear & the two Children we visited the old position of Fort Washington and afterwards dined on a dinner provided by Mr. Mariner at the House lately Colo. Roger Morris but...
3847[Diary entry: 1 May 1795] (Washington Papers)
May—1st. Came to Wilmington.
3848[Diary entry: 9 September 1795] (Washington Papers)
9. Do. Clear & very warm.
3849[Diary entry: 13 September 1795] (Washington Papers)
13. Do. at So. Wt. with Showers. Warmr.
3850[Diary entry: 24 January 1797] (Washington Papers)
24. Wind in the same quarter & thawing fast. Went to the Pantheon in the evening. [26] went to the pantheon : The following advertisement appeared in a Philadelphia newspaper on 23 Jan.: “Pantheon, and R icketts’s A mphitheatre. M r. R icketts takes the liberty of announcing to his friends and the public, that to-morrow evening there will be a variety of performances, at the Pantheon by desire...