13711[Diary entry: 22 November 1772] (Washington Papers)
22. Breakfasted at Hubbards, and reachd Fredericksburg about 4 Oclock. Lodgd at Colo. Lewis’s.
13712[Diary entry: 8 May 1769] (Washington Papers)
8. Warm clear and pleasant. Wind Southwardly.
13713[Diary entry: 7 April 1762] (Washington Papers)
7. Sowed—or rather sprinkled a little of Ditto on the Oats.
13714To George Washington from George William Fairfax, 6 December 1757 (Washington Papers)
I arrived here the 25th of last month since which there has not been an Opportunity to America, And now the conveyance so uncertain that I hope you’l excuse this short Epistle, and permitt me good Sir to acquaint you that our applycations remains doubtfull, And that its difficult to have a hearing by reason the great ones are so much taken up with affairs of much greater consequence. The...
13715[Diary entry: 19 March 1775] (Washington Papers)
19. Clear and very pleasant with but little Wind and Southe[rly].
13716[Diary entry: 16 January 1771] (Washington Papers)
16. Constant Rain the whole day with the Wind high from the Eastward. In the Evening it Shifted to the Southward.
13717From George Washington to Peter Hog, 27 December 1755 (Washington Papers)
I wrote you fully the 28th ultimo; since when I have only received two returns; one of the twenty-sixth, the other of the twenty-ninth of November; by which I find you still want men to complete your Company. The present allowance for Recruiting is two Pistoles per man, and eight-pence per day subsistance from the time of their attestation, until they are received at Quarters; and no men are...
13718[Diary entry: 5 August 1769] (Washington Papers)
5. Prosecuted our Journey to the springs (by Jacob Hites). Bated at Opeekon and lodged at Joshua Hedges. Jacob Hite, son of Jost Hite, was a resident of Frederick County. In 1772 he became a justice of the peace of newly formed Berkeley County. Hite married Frances Madison Beale, aunt of President James Madison, and moved with his family to South Carolina in 1773, where most were killed by...
13719From Benjamin Franklin to Jonathan Shipley, 28 September 1774 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Yale University Library I received my dear Friend’s Letter of the 8th past, and should have written sooner, but that I have been in continual Expectation of being able to visit you. A Succession of thwarting Businesses has prevented my giving my self that Pleasure hitherto. And writing by Post is now attended with such Inconvenience, that I am apt to postpone it. I am glad the Conduct of...
13720To Benjamin Franklin from Joseph Warren, 3 April 1775 (Franklin Papers)
ALS (facsimile): Massachusetts Historical Society Altho’ I have not the pleasure either of a personal or epistolary acquaintance with you, I have taken the liberty of sending you by Mr. Dana a pamphlet which I wish was more deserving of your notice. The ability and firmness with which you have defended the Rights of Mankind and the Liberties of this Country in particular have rendered you dear...
13721[Diary entry: 2 November 1769] (Washington Papers)
2. At Fredericksburg all day.
13722Acct. of the Weather in August [1770] (Washington Papers)
Augt. 1. Clear with the Wind very fresh from the So. West but very warm notwithstanding. 2. Again very warm with a brisk westwardly breeze. 3. More moderate—the Wind being Northwardly—cloudy with some thunder but no Rain. 4. Warm again but no appearance of Rain tho the wind was favourable for it. 5. Very warm but clear and little wind—that southwardly. 6. Clear and Warm—with but little . 7....
13723To George Washington from James Gildart, 18 May 1764 (Washington Papers)
I am favoured wth yours of the 26 April Last year Accquainting me that the Six hhds of wc. you ⟨hav⟩e above the Acct Sales Ntt Proceeds £46.8.4¼ are to be braugt to the Credt of Master Custis in New Acct & that the balle due me from the Estate of the Late Coll Custis £17.9.8 you will Remitt me for wc. Shall be Noted Accordingly & as on the other Side you have a State of the Acct have it Stands...
13724To George Washington from John Posey, 24 September 1767 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from John Posey, 24 Sept. 1767. On 24 Sept. GW wrote to Posey : “Having receivd your Letters of Wednesday last and today.”
13725To George Washington from Christopher Hardwick, 11 July 1758 (Washington Papers)
This Serves to inform you that all’s Well Since you left this or my seeing you last. Likewise Serves to inform you of the great Drought Since then, that I have not had a Season to Plant one Single Plant. Every thing fit to Burn up with heat if any should offer though late I Shall use my best Industry that Way. The Wheat is now Ripe which Shall be laid up as soon and as Safe as Possible. I am...
13726To Benjamin Franklin from Joseph Sherwood, 28 July 1767 (Franklin Papers)
AL : Historical Society of Pennsylvania Joseph Sherwood’s respects to Benjn. Franklyn Esqr., Sherwood has Inclosed a Draught of a Case to be laid before the Attorney General, as clear as Sherwood is able to do it, with the materials he has got, Sherwood desires his Friend Franklyn will give it an Attentive Perusal and Amend it as Occasion shall require, Sherwood will call in Craven Street in a...
13727[Diary entry: 25 February 1769] (Washington Papers)
25. A large white frost & grd. a little froze but not very cold. Wind first Northwardly & then Eastwardly and lowering.
137281767 May [17] Sunday. (Adams Papers)
At Plymouth, went to Mr. Robbins’s Meeting in the Morning, and sat with Mr. Hovey. Dined with Coll. Warren. Went to Mr. Bacons Meeting in the Afternoon and satt with Coll. Warren. Drank Tea at my Lodgings. Robbins preached upon doing the Will of God, and Bacon on Peace, and Goodwill. Judge Cushing was also at the Upper Meeting in the Morning and at the lower, in the Afternoon. Cushing has the...
13729[Diary entry: 28 September 1771] (Washington Papers)
28. Very warm with but little Wind & that Southerly wt. Clouds.
13730[Diary entry: 22 May 1769] (Washington Papers)
22. Reachd home after going as far as Colo. Harrisons with a view of crossing thro Maryland & being disappointed was obl[iged] to come up the Virginia side. Found Mrs. Bushrod Mrs. W. Washington & their families here—also Mr. Boucher Mr. Addison, Mr. Magowan and Doctr. Rumney—Jacky Custis. Mildred Washington Bushrod (c.1720–1785), of Gloucester County, a cousin of GW, was the sister of Warner...
13731[Diary entry: 30 January 1771] (Washington Papers)
30. Employed as above and abt. Oclock at Night finished all the business we coud at this meeting.
13732[Diary entry: 25 December 1771] (Washington Papers)
25. Very raw and Cold with the Wind Northerly.
13733To George Washington from John Armstrong, 24 January 1770 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from John Armstrong, 24 Jan. 1770. On 20 Mar. GW wrote to Armstrong: “Your obliging favour of the 24th of Jany came to my hands.”
13734To Benjamin Franklin from Aaron Burr, 20 March 1753 (Franklin Papers)
Letterbook copy: Andover-Newton Theological Seminary Your Febry. 28. with the enclos’d Letters was very acceptable. I am sorry we [are] not provid’d with Instruments to observe the approaching Transit of Mercury. But have long since been determined to be ready for Venus 1769. By Mr. Evans’s Advice I wrote to one Mr. Adams’s in London sending a Catalogue of Instruments for a philosophical...
13735From Benjamin Franklin to Mary Stevenson Hewson, 18 July 1770 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Yours of the 15th. informing me of your agreable Journey and safe Arrival at Hexham gave me great Pleasure, and would make your good Mother happy if I knew how to convey it to her; but ’tis such an out-of-the-way Place she is gone to, and the Name so out of my Head, that the Good News must wait her Return. Enclos’d I send you a Letter which came before she...
137361774. Saturday. Octr. 29. (Adams Papers)
Rode to Prince Town, where We dine, at the sign of Hudibrass.— Vacation at Nassau Hall. Dr. Witherspoon out of Town. Paine recollected the Story of Mr. Keiths Joke upon him at Howlands of Plymouth, the Time of the Stamp Act. Paine said he would go to making brass Buckles. Keith said he might do that to great Advantage for his Stock would cost him nothing. Lodged at Farmers in Brunswick.
13737From George Washington to William Fairfax, 7 June 1755 (Washington Papers)
I arrivd with my charge safe in Camp the 30th of last Month, after waiting a Day and piece in Winchester expecting the Cavalry to Escort me up; in which I was being Disappointed, and I was obligd to make use of a small Guard of the Militia of Frederick. Cty. The General, by frequent breaches of Contracts, has lost all degree of Patience; and for want of that consideration temper , & moderation...
13738[Diary entry: 12 November 1772] (Washington Papers)
12. Clear & warm in the forenoon but cool, cloudy & a good deal of Rain afterwards with high So. Westerly Winds.
13739[Diary entry: 6 February 1771] (Washington Papers)
6. Rid to my Mill by the Ferry in the forenoon, & afternoon. Price Posey came here this Evening. the ferry : Capt. John Posey’s ferry which GW had begun to rent 23 April 1770.
13740[Diary entry: 3 May 1771] (Washington Papers)
3. Dined at the Speaker’s and went to the Play—after wch. Drank a Bowl or two of Punch at Mrs. Campbells.