45701[Diary entry: 14 January 1771] (Washington Papers)
14. Cold Morning, and hard frost. The Afternoon somewhat milder the Wind having got about to the Southward again.
45702From George Washington to Brigadier General James Potter, 5 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have received your Letter of this morning—informing me that your orders respecting the Mills have not been carried into execution—it is my desire that the Officer employed in this business should be put under Arrest and tried for disobedience of orders—the parts of the Machinery which he has removed may be easily replaced, whereas had he followed the directions given him, the end in view...
45703General Orders, 6 October 1775 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW .
45704[Diary entry: 3 August 1769] (Washington Papers)
3. At Mr. Washington’s all this day also.
45705From George Washington to David Stuart, 15 June 1790 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 2d Instant came duly to hand. If there are any Gazettes among my files at Mount Vernon which can be of use to you they are at your Service. Your description of the public mind, in Virginia, gives me pain. It seems to be more irritable, sour & discontented than (from the information I receive) it is in any other state in the Union, except Massachusetts; which, from the same...
45706[Diary entry: 21 October 1795] (Washington Papers)
21. Rain in the night. Wd. at East.
45707From George Washington to Robert Morris, 2 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have had the honor of receiving your Cypher of the 17th and letter of the 20th ulto Should the money alluded to in the first be paid into my hands, it shall be applied as you direct. I should have had hopes from yours of the 20th that all difficulties between you and the Contractors had been settled, had I not received a letter from Mr. Walter Livingston dated at Morris town the 31st of last...
45708From George Washington to Colonel Timothy Pickering, 21 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
Since I directed Col. Humphrys the day before yesterday, to request you to have the beef salted in bulk at the several places on the River immediately transported by water, or (if impracticable) by land, to West Point, the matter has become more urgent, and the delay every Moment more dangerous. You will therefore take such measures as will be effectual for the purpose; and also to keep up the...
45709From George Washington to John Hancock, 1 March 1777 (Washington Papers)
I was this Evening honoured with your favor of the 23d Ulto accompanied by sundry proceedings of Congress. Those respecting Genl Lee and which prescribe the treatment of Lt Colo. Campbell and the Five Hessian Feild Officers, are the Cause of this Letter. Though I sincerely commiserate the misfortunes of Genl Lee, & feel much for his present, unhappy situation, yet with all possible deference...
45710Remarks & Occuran. in July [1770] (Washington Papers)
July 2. Prosecuting my wheat Harvest which I began on Saturday last in the Neck. 5. Stately A Hound Bitch was lind by Jowler. 6. She was again lined by the same Dog. I killed and sold my English Bull to the Boston’s Crew at 20/. p. Ct. His 4 Quarters weighd 711 lbs. Nett. The Boston ’s purser paid GW £7 2s. in cash for the bull. GW had bought an English bull, probably this one, in Dec. 1765...
45711Cash Accounts, May 1764 (Washington Papers)
Contra May 1— By Mr Jos. Valentine to take up my Bonds given to Buckners Exrs for Negroes £103. 2.11 By Barbers Acct 12/6—Mrs Campbells Do 44/ 2.16. 6 By mendg Harness 8/6. Do Chair 15/ 1. 2. 6 By Club at Trebels 5/. Charity 20/ 1. 0. 0 By Ferriages at Claibornes 3/6—Exps. at Tods 5/ 0. 8. 6 4— By Expenses at Sneads 11/6—Ferriage at Por[t] R[oya]l 2/6 0.14. 0 By ferriage at Hoes 14/—Ferrymen...
45712[Diary entry: 22 February 1785] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 22d. Mercury at 36 in the Morning, 42 at Noon and the same at Night. Wind pretty fresh all day from the No. Wt. and Cool. Weather perfectly clear—ground hard froze. Removed two pretty large & full grown Lilacs to the No. Garden gate—one on each side, taking up as much dirt with the roots as cd. be well obtained—also a Mock Orange to the Walk leading to the No. Necessary. I also removed...
45713From George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 5 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
Colo. Hazen’s sending an officer under the capitulation of York Town for the purpose of retaliation, has distressed me exceedingly. Will you be so good as to give me your opinion of the propriety of doing this upon Captain Asgill should we be driven to it for want of an unconditional prisoner. Presuming that this matter has been a subject of much conversation, pray, with your own, let me know...
45714From George Washington to Colonel Stephen Moylan, 3 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have been favd with yours of the 4th 17th and 22d ulto. Since I wrote to you to remove all the Cavalry to Colchester, I have seen a second representation from Mr Hubbard to the Quarter Master General, in which he seems to confess that they cannot be accommodated with conveniency at Colchester, and wishes Sheldons Regiment to be left at Weathersfeild —I shall therefore leave the Cantonment of...
45715From George Washington to William Crawford, 17 September 1767 (Washington Papers)
From a sudden hint of your Brother Val[entin]e I wrote to you a few days ago in a hurry, since which having had more time for reflection, I am now set down in order to Write more deliberately, & with greater precission, to you on the Subject of my last Letter; desiring that if any thing in this shoud be found contradictory to that Letter you will wholely be governd by what I am now going to...
45716From George Washington to Brigadier General Lachlan McIntosh, 24 March 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have received your letter of yesterday by Major Duvall—As the principal object of your detachment is the protection of the Cattle said to have been expected to cross at Sherards Ferry, all your movements and operations are to be directed to that end, and you will take the best means to answer it effectually. The intelligence which you may receive concerning the motions & number of the Enemys...
45717General Orders, 16 May 1776 (Washington Papers)
Robert Hanson Harrison Esqr. is appointed secretary to the Commander in Chief, in the room of Joseph Reed Esqr., whose private concerns will not permit him to continue in that office. Any orders delivered by Caleb Gibbs, and George Lewis Esquires (Officers of the General’s guard) are to be attended to, in the same manner, as if sent by an Aid-de-Camp. The Congress having given directions for...
45718From George Washington to William Smith, 25 August 1784 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 10th from Vienna, was more than ten days on its passage to me. It found me with company, & busily preparing for a journey which I am about to commence in a few days to the westward. I did not fail however to mention the purport of your wishes to Mr Arell who was the bearer of your packet to me. He offering his services to dispose of your lottery tickets—I do not know where...
45719October 1786 (Washington Papers)
[Sunday 1st.] Mercury at 68 in the Morning—78 at Noon and 76 at Night. The day clear and warm. Took an early Dinner and set out for Abingdon on my way to the Great Falls to meet the Directors of the Potomack Co. Left Doctr. Craik at Mt. Vernon who came in a few minutes before I set off. Monday 2d. Mercury at 67 in the Morning—78 at Noon and 75 at Night. Morning lowering but clear warm, &...
45720From George Washington to Robert R. Livingston, 22 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with your two favors—dated the 12th & 15th of instant. In Consequence of the Resolutions of Congress of the 15th and the express declarations of the Secretary at War, respecting the Sense & Expectations of Congress, Arrangements have been agreed upon between him & me, for an immediate Liberation of all land prisoners; and I have Yesterday given this Information to Sir Guy...
45721From George Washington to Colonel Elias Dayton, 27 March 1780 (Washington Papers)
If through the Channel you mentioned to me the other day, or any other, you could speedily ascertain the following points you would render an essential service to the Public & to me a favr. Whether Transports under Convoy of one or more Men of War hath lately arrived at New York from Georgia, or So. Carolina? Whether any Troops are under orders for Imbarkation? or whether from report, or...
45722From George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 11 September 1779 (Washington Papers)
I am pleased to hear, by yours of the 9th, of the success of Major Tallmadges excursion. the stroke, tho’ small, may serve to check an insignificant yet troublesome kind of enemy. Your movement must be directed in a great measure, by your own judgment, and by circumstances. I have only one general caution to give you, which is, to let your position (if you find it advisable to take another) be...
45723From George Washington to William Jackson, 12 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have duly received your Letter of the 10th with its several enclosures. I am pleased to learn that all the Cloathing on hand was to be forwarded last week, I hope no accident has intervened to prevent it; and that the number of shirts will be augmented so as to give every Man two including those lately sent on—this, from the encouragement which had been given, I have assured the Army will be...
45724[Diary entry: 23 February 1769] (Washington Papers)
23. No frost. Day clear & pleast. Wind southwardly. In the Eveng. a little lowering.
45725[Diary entry: 26 September 1771] (Washington Papers)
26. Very Warm but clear with very little Wind.
45726[Diary entry: 20 May 1769] (Washington Papers)
20. Left Williamsburg on my return home. Dined at Colo. Bassetts & stayd the rest of the day there. GW paid two accounts before leaving town: £6 15s. to Mrs. Campbell for his board and lodging and £2 6s. to the barber George Lafong for dressing his hair. He also lent £5 in cash to a friend, Robert Rutherford, burgess from Frederick County in the past session ( General Ledger A General Ledger...
45727From George Washington to Henry Laurens, 3 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
I am honored with your favour of the 27 of September, with the inclosed resolves of Congress; a copy of which has been transmitted to Major General Lincoln, for his information and direction. Being separated from my papers, I am uncertain, whether I mentioned in my last, that the enemy in the Jerseys having received a reinforcement and made some forward movements, I had thought it expedient to...
45728From George Washington to Lund Washington, 10–17 December 1776 (Washington Papers)
Hurried as I am and distressed by a number of perplexing circumstances I will write you a few Lines in acknowledgment of yr Letters of the 20th & 26th Ulto. I wish to Heaven it was in my power to give you a more favourable Acct of our situation than it is—our numbers, quite inadequate to the task of opposing that part of the Army under the Command of Genl Howe, being reduced by Sickness,...
45729From George Washington to John Mauritius Goetschius, 10 November 1783 (Washington Papers)
I participate most sincerely in the joy you express at the conclusion of the War, and the re-establishment of the blessings of Peace. Persuaded of the rectitude of our cause, and relying on the divine aid for its success, I accepted an ardious employment, the event has justified my most enlarged expectation; and if to the conciousness of having attempted faithfully to discharge my duty, I may...
45730[Diary entry: 31 March 1775] (Washington Papers)
31. Set of from thence. Dined at Dumfries & reachd home about Sun Set.
45731[Diary entry: 23 December 1771] (Washington Papers)
23. The Wind Shifting to Northwest in the Night, blew very hard & cold as it was all this day the ground being very hard froze.
45732From George Washington to Colonel Stephen Moylan, 11 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have your favr of the 6th Yours to Colo. Hamilton a few days before came also to hand. Your Return of the Cavalry is really vexatious, but what can be expected when Officers prefer their own ease and emolument to the good of their Country or to the care and attention which they are in duty bound to pay to the particular Corps they command. In every service but ours, the Winter is spent in...
45733From George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 5 February 1785 (Washington Papers)
Not until within these few days have I been favored with your letter of the 18th of Octr introductory of Mr Porter. I beg you to be assured that I shall have pleasure in shewing him every civility in my power while he makes this region the place of his residence—as I shall to any other, to whom you may give letters recommendatory. A few days ago I received from on board some vessel in the...
45734From George Washington to Lewis Pintard, 21 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
The last Post brought me your favor of the 14th and the Post before handed me a Letter from Messrs Jno Searle & Co. inclosing a Bill of Lading for two Pipes of old Madeira Wine consigned to Messr Crookshanks & Co. of Maryld for my use—Having received no letter from the Gentlemen whose names are last mentioned respecting the arrival of the Wine I have written to them on the Subject, & as soon...
45735[Diary entry: 6 July 1787] (Washington Papers)
Friday—6th. Sat for Mr. Peale to draw my Picture in the Morning. Dined at the City Tavern with some gentn. of the Convention and spent the evening at home.
45736From George Washington to John Augustine Washington, 28 May 1755 (Washington Papers)
I came to this place last Night, and was greatly disappointed at not finding the Cavalry according to promise: I am obligd to wait till it does arrive, or till I can procure a guard from the Militia, either of which I suppose will detain me two days; as you may, with almost equal success, attempt to raize the Dead to Life again , as the force of this County; and that from Wills Creek cannot be...
45737[Diary entry: 10 November 1772] (Washington Papers)
10. Clear and Pleasant with but little Wind & that Southerly.
45738General Orders, 9 September 1778 (Washington Papers)
The following resolutions of the Committee of Arrangement respecting rank in the Army are published at their Request. The Committee of Arrangement after mature Consideration of the many disputes of rank, subsisting in the Army of the United-States have agreed to the following resolutions founded upon a report made by a board of General Officers of the whole line (vizt). 1st—That the relative...
45739[Diary entry: 17 August 1799] (Washington Papers)
17. A Slow, & moderate rain for an hour or more fell About Middle of last night—but not sufft. to wet the grd. more than an Inch or two. This morning a little cloudy. Mer. at 70—& 68 at Night. Clouds at day & wind fresh from No. West & cool.
45740[Diary entry: 14 June 1795] (Washington Papers)
14. Clear forenoon but cloudy afterwd.
45741From George Washington to Henry Knox, 13 October 1782 (Washington Papers)
My being obliged to go down the River early yesterday morning, prevented my answering yours of the 11th yesterday. I can say nothing decisive respecting the Invalid Regiment, untill the arrangements for the Winter are made: But I cannot concieve any duty more proper for them than that of Constitution Island will be, or where it will be more light. They will have occasion for very few Centries,...
45742[Diary entry: 4 February 1771] (Washington Papers)
4. Mr. Rutherford Went away After breakfast. I rid to my Mill &ca. Docter Rumney came to Dinner & Doctr. Craik in the Afternoon. Both stayd all Night.
45743From George Washington to Major Henry Lee, Jr., 16 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have been duly favoured with your letter of the 14th Inst. respecting Capt. Lindsays resignation. Altho’ I give up with regret an officer of Captn Lindsays approved military worth, yet I cannot but acquiesce in his desire to resign; being persuaded, that without his private concerns were of the most pressing nature and demanded his personal attention he would not think of retiring—You will...
45744From George Washington to William Paca, 23 December 1783 (Washington Papers)
I shall ever cherish a pleasing remembrance, of the welcome reception I have experienced from your Excellency and the Council, on my return to this City, after the happy and honorable termination of the War. The flattering sentiments you entertain of my exertions in defence of our Country, and the favorable point of light in which you place my Character, too strongly demonstrate your...
45745[Diary entry: 29 January 1768] (Washington Papers)
29. Do. at Do. & Do. River froze up again last Night.
45746[Diary entry: 1 May 1771] (Washington Papers)
May 1st. At Colo. Bassetts all day.
45747From George Washington to Francis Hopkinson, 16 May 1785 (Washington Papers)
In for a penny, in for a pound, is an old adage. I am so hackneyed to the touches of the Painters pencil, that I am now altogether at their beck, and sit like patience on a Monument whilst they are delineating the lines of my face. It is a proof among many others, of what habit & custom can effect. At first I was as impatient at the request, and as restive under the operation, as a Colt is of...
45748Orders, 4 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
LB , DLC:GW .
45749[Diary entry: 12 March 1785] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 12th. Mercury at 34 in the morning, 38 at Noon & 44 at Night. Day clear and pleasant until about 5 oclock, when it began to lower, and the Sun set in a bank. Wind Southerly all day. After dark it shifted to the No. Et. blew pretty fresh and grew colder. Went to Abingden to see Mr. John Lewis who lay sick there. Returned in the Afternoon and brot. Betcy Custis home with me. Planted two...
45750[Diary entry: 26 April 1768] (Washington Papers)
26. Set of for Williamsburg with Mrs. Washington, Jacky & Patcy Custis & Billy Bassett. Lodgd. at Mr. Lawsons. GW may have originally planned to combine this visit to Eltham and Williamsburg with attendance at a session of the House of Burgesses which, although scheduled to open on 1 May, had met from 31 Mar. to 16 April ( JHB H. R. McIlwaine and John Pendleton Kennedy, eds. Journals of the...