8651[Diary entry: 1 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
Octr. 1. Clear, Wind being fresh from the No. West till the Evening.
8652[Diary entry: 2 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
2. Colo. Carlyle and two Daughters—Captn. Brady and Captn. Posey dined here. captn. brady :...
8653[Diary entry: 2 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
2. Wind fresh from the Southwest all day—and clear.
8654To Thomas Jefferson from Perkins, Buchanan & Brown, 2 October 1769 (Jefferson Papers)
Having entered into some engagements with our worthy Friend Mr: Thos. Adams for Mr: Jordan by...
8655[Diary entry: 3 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
3. Rid to Muddy hole, Doeg Run, and Mill.
8656[Diary entry: 3 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
3. Wind Northwardly and cold in the forenoon, but mild afterwards.
8657From George Washington to Jonathan Boucher, 3 October 1769 (Washington Papers)
On the 26th Instt I expect to be at Fredericksburg on my way to Williamsburg—Mrs Washington and...
8658From George Washington to William Ellzey, 3 October 1769 (Washington Papers)
The repeated and pressing demands of Mrs Savage for Money obliges Mr Fairfax and myself (as...
8659Remarks & Occurs. in Octr. [1769] (Washington Papers)
Octr. 4. Finished getting Fodder in the Neck. 12. Finished Hoeing over my Swamps at Doeg Run &...
8660From Benjamin Franklin to Jonathan Williams, 4 October 1769 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Before I went abroad this last Summer, I left Orders with my...
8661To Benjamin Franklin from Deborah Franklin, 4 October 1769 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society The preceding letter from Deborah, written on August 31,...
8662[Diary entry: 4 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
4. Rid to Alexandria to see how my Carpenters went on with my Ho. Returnd to Dinr.
8663[Diary entry: 4 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
4. Still & clear till Evening then Cloudy with drops of Rain.
8664[Diary entry: 4 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
Octr. 4. Finished getting Fodder in the Neck.
8665To Benjamin Franklin from James Parker, 5–9 October 1769 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Ever since my last of the 11th Sept. have I been laid up, by...
8666[Diary entry: 5 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
5. Went after Blew Wings with Humphrey Peake. Killd 3 & returnd by Muddy hole.
8667[Diary entry: 5 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
5. Clear & perfectly calm till Evening, then a little Wind from the No. West.
8668To George Washington from Thomas Montgomerie, 5 October 1769 (Washington Papers)
Nothing else than Mr Grayson’s not returning Home untill the day before yesterday, could have...
8669To Benjamin Franklin from James Parker, 6–7 October 1769: résumé (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society [New York, October 6–7, 1769. Sent the Post Office account...
8670[Diary entry: 6 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
6. Went a hunting but found nothing after which Rid to Muddy hole, D. Run & Mill.
8671[Diary entry: 6 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
6. Cool Morning with the Wind fresh from the Northwest. Evening more moderate wind getting...
8672From Benjamin Franklin to William Franklin, [7 October 1769] (Franklin Papers)
Extract: reprinted from a quotation by William Franklin in a letter of January 1, 1770, Stan V....
8673[Diary entry: 7 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
7. At home all day.
8674[Diary entry: 7 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
7. Wind southwardly with apps. of Rain. A large circle rd. the Moon.
8675From George Washington to Robert Hanson Harrison, 7 October 1769 (Washington Papers)
I am informd that the Bill in Chancery exhibited against me by Mr Ross and others was presented...
8676[Diary entry: 8 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
8. Likewise at home all day. In the afternoon Mr. Robt. Alexander came.
8677[Diary entry: 8 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
8. Cloudy with the Wind southwardly the forenoon & Eastwardly afterwards.
8678[Diary entry: 9 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
9. Went a fox hunting & finding a Deer the Dogs ran it to the Water but we never see it. Mr....
8679[Diary entry: 9 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
9. Rain in the Night—but not much, & Misting all the forenoon with the Wd. at Et. then shifting...
8680From George Washington to Hector Ross, 9 October 1769 (Washington Papers)
Before this, you undoubtedly must have seen some of Captn Posey’s Advertisements for the Sale of...
8681To Benjamin Franklin from Thomas Gilpin, 10 October 1769 (Franklin Papers)
Reprinted from Joshua Gilpin, A Memoir of the Rise, Progress, and Present State of the Chesapeake...
8682[Diary entry: 10 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
10. Went to Captn. Poseys to run the Lines of the Land he bought of Mr. Marshall. Dined there....
8683[Diary entry: 10 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
10. Wind Eastwardly but not fresh. Warm—with a little, fine Rain in the Afternoon.
8684[Diary entry: 11 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
11. At home all day.
8685[Diary entry: 11 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
11. Misty and foggy all day with sometimes fine Rain.
8686[Diary entry: 12 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
12. Rid to Muddy hole Doeg Run and Mill. Captn. Posey dined here ⟨afterw⟩ard.
8687[Diary entry: 12 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
12. Wind very fresh from the So. West & very warm with flying Clouds.
8688[Diary entry: 12 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
12. Finished Hoeing over my Swamps at Doeg Run & preparing them for Barley.
8689To Benjamin Franklin from Grey Cooper, 13 October 1769 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I Shall come to Town on Monday next, and will [with] great...
8690[Diary entry: 13 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
13. Captn. Marshall came over here & dined & I rid with him round his Land. Thomas Hanson...
8691[Diary entry: 13 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
13. Wind tolerably fresh & cool from the No. West with Clouds also.
8692To George Washington from William Crawford, 13 October 1769 (Washington Papers)
They Sirwayrs is to be [here] to serway your Land soon and will want there cash which I have not...
8693Deed to James Mercer, 13 October 1769 (Washington Papers)
[ 13 Oct. 1769 ]. “This Indenture made the Thirteenth Day of October in the year 1769 Between...
8694[Diary entry: 14 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
14. Went a Fox hunting. Started a Dog Fox by old Palmers & run it back of Mr. Clifton & there...
8695[Diary entry: 14 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
14. Wind Eastwardly & very Cloudy in the Afternoon, it set in to raining & continued to do so...
8696From George Washington to Jonathan Boucher, 14 October 1769 (Washington Papers)
I congratulate you upon your easy passage over the Sickly Months: We have had a much more...
8697To George Washington from George Mason, 14 October 1769 (Washington Papers)
As it is too common to put off what it’s supposed may be done at any Time, I delayed drawing the...
8698[Diary entry: 15 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
15. At home all day alone. My Brother Charles came at Night.
8699[Diary entry: 15 October 1769] (Washington Papers)
15. Wind at No. West again but not hard. Clear & pleasant.
8700To George Washington from Bryan Fairfax, 15 October 1769 (Washington Papers)
I beg leave to trouble You with the inclosed two Letters; the one for Mr Pendleton has a little...