301[Diary entry: 20 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
20. Morning a little cloudy—Wind at No. Et. & Mer. at 66—at Night 74. Appearances of Rain. Mr. Law went away after breakfast.
302From George Washington to Alexander Spotswood, 20 July 1799 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Alexander Spotswood, 20 July 1799. On 25 July Spotswood wrote GW acknowledging receipt of a letter from GW of the “20 Inst.”
303[Diary entry: 19 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
19. A good deal of rain fell in the Night and the ground made sufficiently wet. Morning heavy with the wind at No. Et. and Mer. at 72. Misting, & sometimes pretty smart rain [at] Noon. Mer. 70 at Night. Judge Washington & Mr. H. Turner left this after dinner.
304[Diary entry: 18 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
18. Cloudy, with drippings now and then till about 4 oclock, when it commenced a constant slow rain with the Wind at So. Et. & contd. until I went to bed at 9 oclock. Mer. 71 at Night. Captn. Blackburn went away after breakfast.
305From George Washington to Thomas Peter, 18 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
Enclosed are Notes for two hogsheads of Tobacco—as below—Nanjemoy Warehouse, paid me for Rent. If you can sell them in George Town it would oblige me; either for Cash, or on a moderate credit. If you cannot, they may be returned, or retained until I come up to the meeting of the Potomac Company the first Monday (5th day) of next Month in George Town. I earnestly hope that this meeting will be...
306[Diary entry: 17 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
17. Morning clear—Wind at No. Wt. & Mer. at 72 and at night 78. Colonels Powell & Simms and Mr. Herbert and Judge Washington Captn. Blackburn & Mr. H. Turner dined here. The three first went away in the afternoon. Capt. Richard Scott Blackburn was interested in an appointment in the provisional army ( GW to Bushrod Washington, 31 Dec. 1798 , DLC:GW ). mr. h. turner : probably Henry Smith...
307From George Washington to William Roberts, 17 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 12th instant is received, and I am obliged to you for the advice respecting the management of the flour I had on hand; which however, is less necessary now, as I have disposed of it all. I should be glad to render you any consistent Service in my power, but must decline writing to the Gentleman you have mentioned, on the subject proposed; first, because I am entirely...
308[Diary entry: 16 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
16. Morning calm. Mer. at 74. Wind brisk from the No. W. till the afternoon when it grew calm again. Mer. 78 at Night. Mr. Dunn left this after breakfast.
309[Diary entry: 15 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
15th. Morning clear—Wind at No. Wt. and Mer. at 80—at highest 88 & at Night 83. Wind fresh after the Morning from the above point.
310From George Washington to Benjamin Dulany, 15 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
As I grow no Tobacco, and probably never shall, I have it in contemplation to make some material changes in the œconomy of my Farms. To accomplish this object, a reduction of the present force on them is necessary; of course, the means by which it is to be effected, must have undergone consideration. Presuming then that it might be agreeable to Mrs French—or to you—to whom they will ultimately...
311From George Washington to Alexander Spotswood, 15 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
Your wishes, respecting your Son George, I have communicated to the Secretary of the Navy; although it is contrary to a determination I had entered into (when I left the Chair of Government) not to be the medium through which applications for appointments should be made; and from which I have not (before) deviated, except in the Military line, since it has been made my duty, consequent of my...
312[Diary entry: 14 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
14. Morning a little Cloudy—Wind Southerly & Mer. at 77. Great appearances of Rain but none fell. Mer. 79 at Night. The Atty. Genl. Lee & Mr. W. Craik dined here. Doctr. Tazewell went away after dinner.
313From George Washington to Samuel Mickle Fox, 14 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
In due course of the Mails, I have been honoured by the receipt of your favours of the 2d and 6th instant. and thank you for the trouble you have taken in reminding Mrs Ritchie of my demand upon her deceased husbands Estate, and for forwarding my letter to the Honble Jas Ross. If, from the money paid into the Bank of Pennsylvania by Judge Addison, on my A/c, Fifteen hundred dollars could be...
314From George Washington to James McAlpin, 14 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
Your letters of the 24th & 27th Ulto have come duly to hand; and, persuaded as I am that, you have used your best endeavours to furnish my uniform Coat, agreeably to the regulations of the War department, I thank you for your exertions; although they have failed of the desired effect. Some years ago (while the Governmt was in New York) I had a cloke well embroidered there (at the instance of a...
315From George Washington to James McHenry, 14 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
After reading, & putting a wafer into the enclosed letter, be so kind as to send it as directed. The young Cornet (in my family) is anxious to receive his Military equipments. Daily, fruitless enquiries are made of me to know when they may be expected. Perhaps if you were to jog Mr Francis, the Purveyor, the sooner they might be Purveyed, and the young Gentleman gratified. I wish them to be...
316From George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 14 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
I thank you for the enclosure in your letter of the 1st instant, and for forwarding my letters to England, under cover to Mr King. Since the receipt of the above, General Pinckney has given me the whole of Major Mountf[l]orence’s letter to him. Surely La Fayette will not come here on such an errand, and under such circumstances as are mentioned in that letter. And yet—I believe he will, if the...
317From George Washington to William Thornton, 14 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
Be so good as to learn from Mr Blagden, and inform me, at what time—and what sum, the next advance must be, that I may be making arrangements therefor. If nothing happens more than I am aware of at present, I shall be in George Town on the first Monday in next Month (August the 5th) at the annual Meeting of the Pot[oma]c Compy and should be glad to know previously thereto, when, and what the...
318[Diary entry: 13 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
13. Morning a little cloudy—wind from the So. Wt. and Mer. at 76–85 at highest & 80 at Night. Great appearances of Rain towds. Evening—but they went off.
319[Diary entry: 12 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
12. Fresh Southerly wind in the morning; clear; Mer. at 68. After noon a little lowering. Mer. 82 at Night. Doctr. Tazewell & Mr. G. W. Craik came here in the afternoon. Mr. Booker went away.
320[Diary entry: 11 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
11. Morning clear, with a light breeze from the No. Et. Mer. at 68 & at Night 75—breeze fresher from the same quarter.
321[Diary entry: 10 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
10. Morning perfectly clear with very little wind. Mer. at 66—clear all day. Mer. 74 at Night. Mr. and Mrs. Law and a Mr. Dunn came here to dinner.
322From George Washington to Benjamin Stoddert, 10 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
When I quitted the Chair of Government it was my full determination not to apply to the Executive in behalf of any person for an appointment, knowing the trouble and inconvenience which I must experience myself as well as give to othe[r]s without forming this resolution. In some instances I have, however, been obliged to depart from this rule, where, from particular connexions or circumstances...
323[Diary entry: 9 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
9. Clear, with a very light air from the N.W. Mer. at 70 in the evening & Morning both. Much appearances of rain—but a sprinkling only fell. Doctors Thornton & Tazewell went away before breakfast.
324George Washington’s Last Will and Testament, 9 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
In the name of God amen I George Washington of Mount Vernon—a citizen of the United States, and lately Pr⟨es⟩ident of the same, do make, ordai⟨n⟩ and declare this Instrument; w⟨hic⟩h is written with my own hand ⟨an⟩d every page thereof subscribed ⟨wit⟩h my name, to be my last Will & ⟨Tes⟩tament, revoking all others. ⟨I⟩mprimus. All my ⟨deb⟩ts, of which there are but few, and none of magnitude,...
325Enclosure: Schedule of Property, 9 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
Schedule of property comprehended in the foregoing Will, which is directed to be Sold, and some of it, conditionally is Sold; with discriptive, and explanatory notes relative thereto. In Virginia acres price dollars Loudoun County Difficult run 300 [$]6,666 (a) (a) This tract for the size of it is valuable, more for its situation than the quality of its soil, though that is good for Farming;...
326[Diary entry: 8 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
8. Morning clear with very little wind. Mer. at 71–84 afterwards at highest, & 78 at Night. Wind Southerly & weather clear.
327From George Washington to William Roberts, 8 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
As you have agreed to ⟨come⟩ upon the terms I have mentioned ⟨in the letter to⟩ you. Nothing therefore ⟨illegible to be said on that⟩ head. But as upon consideration of the Subject, I had rather you should ⟨come⟩ before my present Miller goes away ⟨ illegible ⟩ a good deal of flour in my Mill which requires judgment to preserve; ⟨illegible the⟩ Mill will require to ⟨ illegible ⟩ the present...
328[Diary entry: 7 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
7. Morning Cloudy—Wind altho’ but little of it, No. W. Mer. 76–83 at highest and 78 at Night. Mr. Willm. Booker came in the evening. On 3 Mar. 1799 GW wrote the agricultural mechanic William Booker that “a Mill grinding from 15 to 20 bushls. a day, with two horses, would nearly, if not entirely, answer all my purposes; with the occasional aid of the Water Mills which in the driest Seasons,...
329From George Washington to James McHenry, 7 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
I have duly received your private letter of the 29th Ulto with its enclosures, and return your letters to and from General Hamilton. In my letter to Genl Hamilton, which has been before you, you find I have fully expressed my opinion on the expediency—regarding circumstances—of promoting General Wilkinson to the Rank of Major General and I am always willing to give publicity to any sentiment...
330From George Washington to James McHenry, 7 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
I have considered, with attention, the Rules adopted by the President of the U.S. relative to rank & promotion in the Army, which were enclosed in your letter of the 2d inst. wherein you request me to suggest any alterations which may appear proper, to make them more perfect. These Rules meet my full approbatn, and I see no inconvenience that can arise from the establishment of them unless it...
331From George Washington to Daniel Marshal, 7 July 1799 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Daniel Marshal, 7 July 1799. In the docket of Daniel Marshal’s letter to GW of 30 June , Lear wrote “acknowledged July 7:99.” King V. Hostick advertised the ALS for sale in 1962 under the date of 5 July.
332[Diary entry: 6 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
6. Morning very heavy with great appearances of Rain—but little Wind & Mer. at 80–87 at highest & 84 at Night. Doctors Tazewell & Thornton came in the evening.
333[Diary entry: 5 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
5. Morning clear—wind fresh from the Southward. Mer. 74—at highest 88—and at Night 84. Appearances of Rain with distant thunder & lightning in the No.
334[Diary entry: 4 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
4. Morning heavy. Mer. at 74 and Wind So. Et. Clouds in every qr. & sprinklings of Rain. Mer. 80 at Night. Went up to Alexa. and dined with a number of the Citizens there in celebration of the anniversary of the declaration of American Independe. at Kemps Tavern. kemps tavern : Peter Kemp ran the Globe Tavern at the northeast corner of Cameron and Fairfax streets. The tavern had had several...
335From George Washington to Jane Dennison Fairfax, 4 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
General Washington presents his Compliments to Mrs Fairfax, and havg received a letter from Mr Fairfax, dated the 28th of April last, in which he says that he was better at that time, than he had been for months before; he could not refrain from giving Mrs Fx the pleasing account of it (in case Mr Fairfax’s letters to her self should not have got to hand)—especially too, as in another part of...
336[Diary entry: 3 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
3. Mer. at 74 in the Morning and 76 at Night. Wind brisk from the So. Et. Doctr. Stuart, & a Parson Lattum from Pennsylvania dined here & left it in the afternoon. parson lattum : probably Rev. James Latta (1732–1801), Presbyterian minister of Chestnut Level, Lancaster County, Pa., or one of his sons. James Latta was born in Ireland of Scotch-Irish parents who emigrated to America and settled...
337From George Washington to Mason Locke Weems, 3 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
For your kind compliment—“The Immortal Mentor,” I beg you to accept my best thanks. I have perused it with singular satisfaction; and I hesitate not to say that it is, in my opinion at least, an invaluable compilation. I cannot but hope that a book whose contents do such credit to its title, will meet with a very generous patronage. Should the Patronage equal my wishes, you will have no reason...
338[Diary entry: 2 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
2. Mer. at 74 in the Morning and 79 at Night. Clouds & appearances of rain, but none fell. Doctr. Tazewell & Mr. Bullett went away in the Morning & a Captn. Moore from East Indies & a Mr. Teal from Phila. came to dinner & returned to Alexa. in the afternoon.
339From George Washington to William Thornton, 2 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
Your favour of the 25th has been received; but you have mistaken the case entirely with respect to the Asses who were sent to my Jacks; charging you nothing for the services of the latter, was not designed to lay you under obligation, but a feeble effort to repay the kindnesses you have heaped upon me. Colo. Gilpin has forwarded the wrong box of glass to Baltimore, and soon will, I hope,...
340[Diary entry: 1 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
1. Morning clear—wind fresh from the So. Wt. and Mer. at 76–89 at highest and 76 at Night. A fine shower for about 15 minutes abt. 5 oclock & light rain afterwards until bed time 9 oclock. Doctr. Tazewell & Mr. Burwell Bullett came to dinner. Dr. William Tazewell wrote GW six weeks later to request that he be put in charge of a proposed marine hospital in Norfolk. His qualifications included a...
341From George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 1 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
Your favours of the 11th of May and 4th Ulto have come ⟨late⟩ to hand. The last the day before yesterday only. The cost of the Glass therein enclosed, shall be immediately paid to Messrs Solomon Cotton & Co. Merchts in Baltimore—and for your agency in this business I pray you to accept my thanks. The mistake will, I trust, soon be rectified as the wrong box of glass was returned to Baltimore...
342June [1799] (Washington Papers)
1. Wind still fresh from No. Wt. & cold for the Season—sd. to be a frost. Dined & lodged at Mr. Laws. 2. Growing warmer, & cloudy—likely for Rain, but none fell. Returned home to dinner—takg. Church at Alexa. in my way. Found Doctr. Stuart here. 3. Mer. at 60 in the Morning and 64 at Night. Wind Easterly—great appearances of Rain without any falling. Doctr. Stuart went away after Breakfast. 4....
343Washington’s Slave List, June 1799 (Washington Papers)
The list of Mount Vernon slaves which GW drew up, probably some time in June 1799, included those slaves owned by him outright, those who were controlled by him as part of Martha Washington’s dowry, and a number who were rented by him in 1786 by contract with Mrs. Penelope French at the time he acquired her life rights to land that she owned on Dogue Run. The slaves Washington owned in his own...
344[Diary entry: 30 June 1799] (Washington Papers)
30. Morning cloudy—Wind Southerly & Mer. at 72–84 at highest & 80 at night.
345From George Washington to James McHenry, 30 June 1799 (Washington Papers)
Your favours of the 24th & 25th instant have been received. For the Stars, enclosed in the latter, I thank you. The amount of cost, Six dollars, is herein remitted. I preferred sending a Columbia Bank note for a dollar, to one of Silver (in a letter), as it can readily be exchanged for the latter, and the other Banks issue no notes under five dollars. For the Box which accompanied the letter...
346From George Washington to James McHenry, 30 June 1799 (Washington Papers)
Enclosed are letters from several persons, as mentioned at foot, applying for appointments in the actual Army. I have no personal knowledge of the Characters of the Applicants, nor do I know whether there are any vacancies to which they can be appointed, however deserving they may be. With due consideration I have the honor to be Sir Yr mo. ob. St Df , in Tobias Lear’s hand, DLC:GW . Below “G....
347[Diary entry: 29 June 1799] (Washington Papers)
29. Morning lowering—Wind Southerly and Mer. at 74. A great deal of rain appeared to fall all around us, but none here. Mer. 75 at Night.
348[Diary entry: 28 June 1799] (Washington Papers)
28. A little breeze from the Southward in the morning & Mer. at 72 84 at highest & 76 at Night. Great appearances of Rain & considerable quantities fell No. & East of us—but none here.
349[Diary entry: 27 June 1799] (Washington Papers)
27. Brisk Southerly wind in the morning & cloudy. Mer. at 74 & the same at Night. Great appearances of Rain in the afternoon and showers around us but none fell here.
350[Diary entry: 26 June 1799] (Washington Papers)
26. Morning clear—wind fresh from the So. W. Mer. at 82. Fresh from the same quarter all day, with a good deal of rain to the Eastward but a sprinkle only fell here. Mer. 91 at highest & 79 at Night.