1From George Washington to Thomas Freeman, 11 April 1785 (Washington Papers)
Not having heard a tittle from you since I left Mr Simpsons in Septr last, I wish for the detail of your proceedings in my business since that period, particularly with respect to applications, if any, for my Lands in your neighbourhood or elsewhere, & what has been done with the mill. I have obtained, some time since, a Patent for the round bottom above Captenon, which may be rented upon the...
2[Diary entry: 11 April 1785] (Washington Papers)
Monday 11th. Mercury at 52 in the Morning—68 at Noon and the same at Night. Clear all day, with appearances of dry settled weather. Calm in the Morning, but pretty brisk Southerly wind the remainder of the day. As the ground had dryed a good deal I set the plows (tho’ it was not in such order as I could wish) to work in the field they were driven from by the rain on Thursday last and the Hooes...