13751From George Washington to Adam Stephen, 11 September 1755 (Washington Papers)
Instructions for Lieutenant Colonel Stephen. 1st So soon as you arrive in Alexandria, you are to take upon you the command of the Troops that are Recruited and brought in from the different Counties, by the several Officers; and after reviewing them, you are to receive and reject, such men as fall properly under the enclosed Instructions, which were delivered each Recruiting Officer, to...
13752[Diary entry: 30 August 1769] (Washington Papers)
30. Clear but warm wind being southwardly.
13753[Diary entry: 2 February 1775] (Washington Papers)
2. A White frost but clear & very pleast. with but little wind & that Southerly.
13754[Diary entry: 23 December 1772] (Washington Papers)
23. Wind pretty fresh from the Northwest but not Cold.
13755[Diary entry: 9 June 1769] (Washington Papers)
9. Warm & fine growing weather, but little wind in the forepart of the day & that Southwardly—fresher in the afternoon.
13756[Diary entry: 4 July 1762] (Washington Papers)
4. My Mares came from Mr. Rozers. my mares: the mares sent to Rozer’s to be bred (see entry for 28 May 1762 ).
13757From George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, 5 October 1757 (Washington Papers)
To Governor Dinwiddie Honble Sir, [Fort Loudoun] Octobr 5th 1757. Both of your Honors letters of the 24th ultimo I received by Jenkins: and as I can not now send a proper monthly return of the Regiment for want of the remarks of the officers at the outposts, I enclose your Honor an exact return, however of our effective strength, and how disposed of, which will at present answer the end...
13758[Diary entry: 17 March 1771] (Washington Papers)
17. At home all day alone till the Evening when Doctr. Rumney came here.
13759[Diary entry: 6 September 1769] (Washington Papers)
6. Cloudy Morning and Rainy day with very little wind & not cold.
13760[Diary entry: 14 June 1771] (Washington Papers)
14. Clear & Cool. Rid to the Mill and the Plantation at the Ferry. In the afternoon Doctr. Craik came here.
13761[Diary entry: 3 December 1769] (Washington Papers)
3. Wind at No. Et. & Raining more or less all day.
13762Cash Accounts, August 1763 (Washington Papers)
Cash Augt 15— To Ditto [cash] for Smiths Work £ 0. 2.0 To Ditto of Captn [John] Posey 2. 0.0 16— To Ditto of Mr Jno. Muir—Mr Barnes’s order Assignd 15. 0.0 To Ditto of Mr Josias Bell for Carpenters W[ork] 41.15.8 To Ditto of Captn Posey—Virga Paper 18. 0.0 To Ditto in Gold 2—pistoles 2. 8.0 Contra Augt 1— By Beggar 5/—Ditto Do 2/6 0. 7.6 By Card Money £10
13763[Diary entry: 8 January 1774] (Washington Papers)
8. Rid with Mr. Adam (who dind here & went away in the afternoon to my Mill). Mrs. Slaughter & Mesr. Peake also dind here.
13764[Diary entry: 1 April 1772] (Washington Papers)
Apl. 1. Raw, Cold, & Cloudy Morning. Close and constant Rain afterwards.
13765[Diary entry: 26 March 1769] (Washington Papers)
26. Very warm & clear except smokey. Wind still to the southward.
13766From George Washington to Osgood Hanbury & Company, 4 November 1773 (Washington Papers)
Of this date I have drawn upon you in favour of the Honble John Page Esqr. for £300 Sterling in £140 & £160 Bills which please to pay & place it to Acct of Mr John Parke Custis. It was my full Intention to have Shipd you Ten Hhds of this young Gentlemans Tobo in the Hanbury; but by a mistake in the manager here, he had put it out of my power to fulfill my own Intention before I discover’d it;...
13767[Diary entry: 29 October 1771] (Washington Papers)
29. Clear and Cool Wind being at Northwest, and fresh.
13768[Diary entry: 23 June 1769] (Washington Papers)
23. Went to Court again and returnd in the afternoon. GW, Col. John West, and Charles Broadwater were recorded present about a fifth of the way through today’s court proceedings (Fairfax County Order Book for 1768–70, 180, Vi Microfilm).
13769[Diary entry: 20 September 1769] (Washington Papers)
20. Returnd home early this morning by a Messenger from Mrs. Washington. Mr. George Alexander dined here & went away in the afternoon.
13770[Diary entry: 7 March 1771] (Washington Papers)
7. Snowing all this day, and Night also, Wind appearing to be abt. No. Et.
13771A Journal of my Journey over the Mountains began Fryday the 11th. of March 1747/8 (Washington Papers)
Fryday March 11th. 1747/8. Began my Journey in Company with George Fairfax Esqr.; we travell’d this day 40 Miles to Mr. George Neavels in Prince William County. The two dates used by GW are explained by the difference between New Style and Old Style dating. Until 1752 England, Ireland, and the colonies followed the Julian Calendar (Old Style). Under England’s interpretation of the Julian...
13772[Diary entry: 4 June 1771] (Washington Papers)
4. Wind Easterly & pretty fresh. Evening Cool.
13773[Diary entry: 29 May 1768] (Washington Papers)
29. Went to St. Paul’s Church & Dined at my Brothers. Few churches in eighteenth-century Virginia had official names. Rather, a church tended to take a name from its location in the parish (the “upper” or the “lower” church), from its builder (Payne’s Church), from a nearby geographical location (Nomini Church, Pohick Church) or simply from the name of its parish. Thus GW here refers to...
13774[Diary entry: 1 September 1771] (Washington Papers)
Sept. 1st. At home all day. Mr. Burwell here.
13775[Diary entry: 19 November 1771] (Washington Papers)
19. Dined at Arrells and lodgd at my own House. Supped at Arrells also.
13776[Diary entry: 13 June 1769] (Washington Papers)
13. The Wind shifting to the Northward in the Night it became cool in the morning; but at Midday it grew a little warm although the wind hung to the Northwd. all day and was perfectly clear.
13777[Diary entry: 21 March 1771] (Washington Papers)
21. Went with the above to Belvoir to Dinner & returnd in the Evening with Mr. Boucher and Jacky Custis.
13778[Diary entry: 10 September 1769] (Washington Papers)
10. Frosty Morning & cool, but warm & clear afterwards.
13779[Diary entry: 8 June 1765] (Washington Papers)
8. Sowed Turnips for forward use.
13780[Diary entry: 4 January 1768] (Washington Papers)
4. Rid to Muddy hole, D. Run, & Mill Plantns.
13781From George Washington to James Mercer, 19 July 1773 (Washington Papers)
As I neglected to have the Mortgage which you gave me on the day of March twelvemonths (of Sundry Negroes therein mentioned) Recorded in time by which the efficacy so far as others are concernd is lost to me, I should be obliged to you for renewing of it, or giving me such other security for the Sum then due as shall be adequate to the purpose. The Duty which urges me to make this request will...
13782[Diary entry: 12 January 1774] (Washington Papers)
12. Rid to the Mill—Mill Plantn. Dogue Run & Muddy hole before Dinner. A Rope Maker one Paterson Dind here. Thomas Patterson was one of eight artisans with whom GW contracted for repairs to his brig Anne and Elizabeth (see main entry for 28 Mar. 1774 ).
13783[Diary entry: 30 March 1769] (Washington Papers)
30. A little Rain in the Morning, but clear afterwards with the Wind pretty fresh, & somewhat cool from No. Wt.
13784[Diary entry: 18 May 1768] (Washington Papers)
18. Ditto——Ditto——Ditto. Note the Horns of this Moon were also up as the two last were tho a little more declining.
13785[Diary entry: 16 August 1768] (Washington Papers)
16. At home with the above Gentlemen. Mrs. Fairfax & Miss Nicholas went home after Dinner.
13786[Diary entry: 27 July 1774] (Washington Papers)
27. Warmer than yesterday, Wind what little there was of it Southerly.
13787From George Washington to Robert Stewart, 3 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
You are Hereby ordered to repair to Maidstone, the place where your Troop is Quartered; and remain there until further orders. You are to hold a Court Martial for punishing the ring-leading mutineers of your Troop. You will receive two hundred & sixty-four pounds, eighteen shillings and a penny, for payment of your own Troop, and the other Detachments at that place. And you are to see that the...
13788[Diary entry: 24 November 1774] (Washington Papers)
24. Southerly Wind, after a very white frost & Cloudy.
13789[Diary entry: 9 November 1771] (Washington Papers)
9. Clear and Cold. Wind fresh from the Northwest.
13790[Diary entry: 6 June 1769] (Washington Papers)
6. Went over my plowed Corn at Doeg Run a 2d. time with the Plows.
13791From George Washington to John Robinson and the House of Burgesses, October 1754 (Washington Papers)
We, the Officers of the Virginia Regiment, are higly sensible of the particular Mark of Distinction, with which you have honoured Us, in returning your Thanks for our Behaviour in the late Action: and can not help testifying our grateful Acknowledgments, for your high sense, of what We shall always esteem a Duty to our Country, and to the best of Kings. Favoured with your Regard, We shall...
13792[Diary entry: 11 March 1771] (Washington Papers)
11. Misting till abt. 12 Oclock then clearg. with the wind westwardly.
13793Orderly Book, 9 October 1758 (Washington Papers)
Camp at Reastown Monday Octr 9th 1758 G. O. Parole Honnoten Colo. for to Morrow Colo. Montgomrie. Field Officer for to Morrow Majr Peachy. Adjutant for to Morrow the Highlanders. 1 Field Officer, 3 Capts. 9 Subs. 12 Serjts and 300 Rank & file of the Line to parade Immediately the Field Officer will receive his orders from the General. Detail for Guards C. S. S. C. P. H. 1 2 2 30 1 Vs. 1
13794From George Washington to William Baylis, 21 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
You are to use your utmost endeavours with the men under your command, to gather in all the Harvest on the Plantations abandoned by the Inhabitants, and secure it in the best manner you can. You are also to assist the inhabitants about you all you can in collecting their harvest; and guard them while they are about it. Let Captain Hamilton, and the rest of the Officers of the Militia, know the...
13795[Diary entry: 19 January 1760] (Washington Papers)
Saturday Jany. 19. The Wind got abt. to the No[rth] ward last Night and froze the Ground hard. The Morning Lowerd, and threatned Rain; but about Noon the clouds dispersd and grew Warm, the Wind coming about Southerly again. Recd. a Letter from my Overseer Hardwick, informing me that the Small Pox was surrounding the Plantation’s he overlookd—& requiring sundry Working Tools. Bought 4 Hogs...
13796[Diary entry: 2 January 1774] (Washington Papers)
2. Quite calm in the forenoon also clear & exceeding pleasant and Warm.
13797[Diary entry: 26 August 1771] (Washington Papers)
26th. Mr. Smith went away. After Breakfast I rid to the Ferry Plantn. Mill, Doeg Run and Muddy hole.
13798[Diary entry: 23 November 1771] (Washington Papers)
23. At home all day. Mr. Magowan went away before Dinner. Mr. Campbell came to Dinnr. & Doctr. Craik in the afternoon. Matthew Campbell probably brought the £60 cash that GW recorded receiving from Robert Adam & Co. on this date ( General Ledger A General Ledger A, 1750–1772. Library of Congress, George Washington Papers, Series 5, Financial Papers. , folio 341, 347).
13799[Diary entry: 6 August 1768] (Washington Papers)
6. Exceeding hot—& still till the Evening, then a slight breeze from the Southward.
13800[Diary entry: 17 August 1774] (Washington Papers)
17. I rid to Doeg Run, Muddy hole, Mill, & Poseys Plantns.