1[Diary entry: 18 March 1785] (Washington Papers)
Friday 18th. Mercury at 38 in the Morning—42 at Noon and 44 at Night. Wind Southerly all day—very lowering in the forenoon. Soon after 12 Oclock there began a light mixture of Snow & rain, which continued through the day; encreasing as it advanced. I went to my Dogue run Plantation to make choice of the size, & to direct the taking up of Pine trees, for my two wildernesses. Brought 3 waggon...