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I mentioned in my last that our Senators were chosen—This common wealth has been divided into...
I received your letter of the 26th Ultmo, yesterday, with the inclosures—I assure you, that I am...
The peregrination of the day in which I parted with you, ended at Marlbro’: the next day, bad as...
4[Diary entry: 18 October 1788] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 18th. Thermometer at 60 in the Morning—70 at Noon and 70 at Night. Cloudy morning with...
Letter not found: to Clement Biddle, 28 Oct. 1786. On 5 Nov. Biddle wrote GW : “I have your...
6[Diary entry: 2 August 1786] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 2d. Mercury at 65 in the Morning—70 at Noon and 70 at N. Much rain had fallen in the...
As the Convention of the States is expected to meet in this City in the next Month, I make bold...
8[Diary entry: 27 January 1786] (Washington Papers)
Friday 27th. Thermometer at 30 in the Morning— at Noon and at Night. Clear and pleasant all day;...
The house of Representatives want Yet four members and the Senate two. The first will not be...
Mrs Bingham has done me the honor to deliver me your Letter of the 15 March with the Seal you...
Your favor of the 13th Current did not come to hand till the day before Yesterday, I fear I shall...
As soon as I had the honor of receiving your Letter containing a proposal of the order of the...
13[Diary entry: 8 November 1788] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 8th. Thermometer at 52 in the Morning—62 at Noon and 62 at Night. Clear all day, with...
I am honored with your favor of the 17th. Altho’ the greater part of the Cargo of the Ship Pallas...
It was the desire of the Revd Dr Gordon who, a few days ago, embarked for Europe, that according...
At a meeting of the Officers of the Continental line in October last to appoint officers of the...
17[Diary entry: 17 February 1786] (Washington Papers)
Friday 17th. Thermometer at 38 in the Morning—52 at Noon and 48 at Night. A thick fog till 9...
I had proposed writing by the present opportunity, before I received your letter of Jany the 1st...
The enclosed letter from the clerk of the H. Delegates will inform you that the marquess’s thanks...
20[Diary entry: 25 February 1788] (Washington Papers)
Monday 25th. Thermometer at 32 in the Morning—48 at Noon and 46 at Night. Calm and clear Morning....
The letter which you did me the honor to write to me on the 16th of October only came to hand the...
I labour under Many Afflictions On Acct of the Orphans, Money is Such a Scarce Article amongst...
I have received your letter of the 21st of July together with the Treatise on Agriculture &...
I congratulate you upon the success of that inestimable Constitution, which I had the honor to...
25[Diary entry: 22 October 1788] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 22d. Thermometer at 49 in the Morning 60 at Noon and 60 at Night. Clear all day with...
Since my arrival here I have written you two or three hasty letters—being constantly involved in...
27[Diary entry: 31 January 1786] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 31st. Thermometer at 42 in the Morning—40 at Noon and 34 at Night. The morning was a...
Your favour of 21st instant came to my hands Yesterday: and I now comply with your request as far...
29[Diary entry: 7 March 1786] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 7th. Thermometer at 34 in the Morning—⟨4⟩6 at Noon and 42 at Night. Morning clear &...
I receivd the Letter which you did me the honor to write me, as well as the institution of the...
31[Diary entry: 15 March 1788] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 15th. Thermometer at 46 in the Morning—58 at Noon And 56 at Night. The Wind, tho’ there...
32[Diary entry: 12 November 1788] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 12th. Thermometer at 44 in the Morning—52 at Noon and 51 at Night. Wind at So. Wt. all...
Your favor of the 25th in answer to mine of the preceeding week, came safely. At the time I wrote...
I have the most melancholy Task to perform, that was ever yet imposed upon me; that of making you...
I came to this place to day, tomorrow (wind permitting) I shall cross the Bay on my way to...
36[Diary entry: 21 February 1786] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 21st. Thermometer at 40 in the Morning—40 at Noon and 38 at N. Clear, with the wind...
The articles which you shipped on my Acct on board of the Charming Polly have arrived safe & in...
Letter not found: to Tench Tilghman, 6 Dec. 1785. Tilghman wrote on 13 Dec : “I have been honored...
It was not till last evening I discovered that a packet, which I had done myself the honor to...
40[Diary entry: 5 April 1788] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 5th. Thermometer at 51 in the Morning—64 at Noon And 63 at Night. Clear and warm all...
Your favors of the 26th of May, 13th of June and 7th instt are before me; and I believe...
My letter of the 18th of July to the Honorable the Secretary at War, (which he promises to shew...
43[Diary entry: 2 December 1788] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 2d. Thermometer at 37 in the morning—47 at Noon and 46 at Night. Clear, with the Wind at...
44[Diary entry: 11 March 1786] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 11th. Thermometer at 34 in the Morning—44 at Noon and 40 at Night. Weather clear and...
The Honorable the Congress having by their Proclamation of the 18th Inst. thought proper to...
I must appologise for not answering your esteemed favours of 1st & 2d Ulto (which reached me...
Mr Fraunces’s letters to you & to me, the last of which I also enclose for your perusal, are so...
I Have Received Your first favour from Philadelphia with the Greater Satisfaction, as it promises...
I have now before me your letters of the 16th & 26th of October and 16th of November. The...
Letter not found: to Peterson & Taylor, 11 Dec. 1787. Peterson & Taylor wrote GW on this date :...