21To George Washington from John Armstrong, 2 March 1787 (Washington Papers)
Amongst many others, I consider myself your Excellencys debtor—and that the small Annuity of a letter is the least discharge I can offer. how this acknowledgment has been made in the two preceding years, memory is now too weak to inform me, and having enuff to do with the trivial Originals, I do not pretend to keep Coppys—but whether my last reached you or not, will be known by the liberty I...
22To George Washington from John Armstrong, 27 January 1789 (Washington Papers)
Your very Obligeing letter of the 25th of April last came only to hand, and yeilded much Satisfaction to several Gentlemen of the Federal cast occasionally at this place, to find your decided opinion that Virginia would adopt the Constitution; and I cannot suppress my Obligation to acknowledge the receit of that letter, otherwise ’tis matter of doubt whether any part of your time ought to be...
23To George Washington from Darrot, 15 July 1785 (Washington Papers)
Allow me the honor of recalling myself to your remembrance, and asking the news of you. Tho I have frequent opportunities by your Countrymen, who touch at this isle, (of which I am Governor) of learning this; yet I cannot resist the desire I have, of paying my respects to you, and solliciting a continuation of the kindnesses with which you loaded Coll Darrot while he had the honor of serving...
24To George Washington from Francis Asbury, 24 April 1786 (Washington Papers)
Give me leave to prensent you, with one of our Prayer Books, and another to your Lady. Please to accept the Sermons also to your candid perusal. Receive them as a small token of my great respect and veneration for your Person who am your most obedient friend & Servant ALS , PHi : Dreer Collection—American Clergy. An Address to the Annual Subscribers for the Support of Cokesbury-College, and to...
25To George Washington from Samuel Athawes, 20 July 1787 (Washington Papers)
It is with sincere & very heartfelt Concern that I communicate to you an Event, which will excite the same sentiments of Sorrow in your Breasts; a long & uninterrupted Attachment to & Friendship with the Object of it, has convinced me that where he was barely known he was honoured; where he was well known he was valued & venerated; & where Friendship had knot the Tie he was unreservedly...
26To George Washington from Henry Babcock, 6 December 1783 (Washington Papers)
Permit me to congratulate you, upon the Independency of your Country, The Conspicuous part your Excellency has acted, upon the Great American Drama in bringing about this important Revolution, will ever endear you to your Country, & many Millions yet unborn, will rise up, and call you blessed. as the Father and protector of your Country, of the rights of Humanity. In Opposition to the...
27To George Washington from Henry Babcock, 25 February 1784 (Washington Papers)
Great illustrious, Sir! I have for these several Years set down to my desk to congratulate Your Excellency, upon your unparreled Successes in Arms. There is a Gentleman that lives in Northampton who studies under the great Doctor Stiles, President of Yale College, in the State of Connecticut; has a true Poetick Vain, superior to any Man, I am acquainted with, who would (if possible[)] do...
28To George Washington from Richard Bache, 21 April 1789 (Washington Papers)
I take the liberty to submit to Your Excellency’s consideration & patronage, the inclosed Memorial. As I propose shortly (if permitted) to pay my personal respects to Your Excellency at Newyork, I have only to add, that I have the honor to be, with the greatest Defference & respect Your Excellency’s Most Obedt & very Humbe Servant The Petition of Richard Bache respectfully sheweth That in the...
29To George Washington from William Bailey, 19 November 1785 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from William Bailey, 19 November. On 22 Nov. GW wrote Bailey : “I have received your favor of the 19th.”
30To George Washington from Robert Ballard, 1 January 1789 (Washington Papers)
I flatter myself the period is not far distant when we shall see the new Government in motion, and your Excellency elected President of the United States by the unanimous Voice of their grateful Citizens. I entreat your forgiveness in thus early soliciting an appointment under the new Constitution. I have been urged to the measure by a sad reverse of Fortune, and emboldened by the Idea of your...
31To George Washington from Middleton Balt, 7 July 1785 (Washington Papers)
By this will Informe you of a Brother in Law of mine who has been bred a Military Enginere in the Tower of London and may Probably understand Something of inland navigation I am Desirous to Know from his Excey and the Directors Whether Such a person would meet with Encourgemt In the proposd Undertaking to render Potomac River navigable and Also what Incouragemet He might meet with from the...
32To George Washington from Henry Banks, 21 October 1787 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Henry Banks, 21 Oct. 1787. On 22 Nov. GW thanked Banks “For the letter you did me the favor to write to me on the 21st Ult.”
33To George Washington from François Barbé de Marbois, 12 June 1785 (Washington Papers)
I beg leave to trouble your Excellency about the request of Msr de Corny a gentleman who in the character of a commissary general preceeded the French army in the year 1780. the ⟨5⟩th of June of the Same year congress resolved that a brevet commission of lieutenant of Cavalry be granted to Msr Louis Ethis de Corny. Msr de Corny has been Since employed in the service of both armies either here...
34To George Washington from François Barbé de Marbois, 14 September 1785 (Washington Papers)
I have had So many proofs of your Excellency’s interest to my concerns that I hope you’ll learn with pleasure that the King has appointed me an Intendant for his Colony of hispaniola. This appointement is the more agreeable to me as the connection with america is not entirely broke of for me by my removal, & especially as I Shall have the pleasure to meet there the Count de la luzerne as the...
35To George Washington from François Barbé de Marbois, 30 November 1787 (Washington Papers)
I have so many times experienced your Excellency’s Favour that I hope you’ll forgive me for an application which I could not refuse to a brave officer who at the same time is a friend of mine. you will see by a letter of Count de la Luzerne which accompagnies this that he takes a particular interest in knowing whether Mr de Saqui des Tourets can or not wear the insignia of the Cincinnati. I...
36To George Washington from François Barbé de Marbois, 8 June 1784 (Washington Papers)
I have received the Treatise upon the growth & management of tobacco for which I wish your excellency will accept my thanks. I know that Book will be very acceptable to M. Malsherbes. I have had So many proofs of your & Mrs Washington Kindness to me sir, that I am persuaded you’ll take Some Share in the pleasure I feel in a connection intended with Miss Eliza moore the late Presidents...
37To George Washington from Barbier de la Serre, 20 April 1785 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Barbier de la Serre, 20 April. On 12 May GW wrote Barbier de la Serre : “The letter which you did me the honor to write to me the 20th of last month.”
38To George Washington from Thomas Barclay, 18 February 1789 (Washington Papers)
I never was more Embarrassed about the propriety of writing a letter than I am at this Moment and nothing but the information which I have received that some Applications will be made to you on the same subject by others, wou’d have induced me—at this time to take the liberty which I Now do—Fearing therefore that the omission of writing to you might operate against me at a future day, I am...
39To George Washington from Thomas Barclay, 9 September 1788 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Thomas Barclay, 9 Sept. 1788. On 18 Sept. GW wrote to Barclay : “Your favor of the 9th instant came duly to hand.”
40To George Washington from Joshua Barney, 6 March 1784 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Joshua Barney, 6 Mar. 1784. On 24 Mar. GW wrote to Barney : “Your Letter of the 6th only came to hand the 22d.”
41To George Washington from Robert Barnwell, 27 April 1789 (Washington Papers)
By the late Congress a Board of Commissioners was appointed to consist of one person from the Eastern another from the Middle and a third from the Southern States to settle their accounts between the States and the United States. Mr Baldwin from the South having been appointed a member of the General Government has vacated his seat at this Board. Should Your Excellency have no Person in view...
42To George Washington from Barras, 23 January 1784 (Washington Papers)
I receivd the Letter which you did me the honor to write me, as well as the institution of the Cincinnatus Society formd by the American Army, I am much flatterd to be comprisd in a military Society the members of which have with So much glory concurrd under the Orders of your Excellency to establish American Liberty, but it gives me great pain to See, that all the General Officers of the Sea,...
43To George Washington from William Barton, 28 August 1788 (Washington Papers)
Your Excellency may probably recollect that I had the honor of waiting on You, at the Winter-quarters of the Army, early in the year 1779, with letters from Mr Laurens and the late Genl Reed. Altho’ barely known, however, to You, I take the liberty of inclosing, for your own perusal, a short treatise on a subject little understood, or attended to, in this Country—namely, Heraldry or Blazon....
44To George Washington from William Barton, 18 September 1788 (Washington Papers)
I cannot forbear intruding upon your Excelly again, to return You my most sincere and thankful acknowledgments for the Candor and Politeness, with which You have been pleased to communicate to me Your sentiments on the subject of my Essay: And I should be wanting in that respect which is due to Your Character, as well as committing a Violation of my own feelings, were I now to publish it, had...
45To George Washington from Ephraim Basher, 22 November 1783 (Washington Papers)
At a moment when the Arm of Tyranny is yielding up its fondest usurpations; we hope the Salutations of long suffering Exiles, but now happy freemen will not be deemed an unworthy tribute. In this place and at this moment of exultation and triumph, while the ensigns of slavery still linger in our sight, we look up to you our deliverer with unusual transports of Gratitude and Joy. Permit us to...
46To George Washington from Burwell Bassett, 1 June 1785 (Washington Papers)
Your favour of the 23 of may is now before me I most sincearly return you my thanks for the offer you made Fanny[.] Majr Washington had my permisson to pay his addresses to Fanny & from my long acquantance with him I have no reason to alter the good opinion I ever entertain of him I think myself they had better put of there intended marriage till they return from the springs where I intend...
47To George Washington from Burwell Bassett, Jr., 24 April 1788 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Burwell Bassett, Jr., 24 April 1788. On 24 April GW recorded in his ledger "By the following Negroes & Stock purchased on my acct by Mr Burwell Bassett as per his Letter & memo. of this date" ( Ledger B General Ledger B, 1772–1793. Library of Congress, George Washington Papers, Series 5, Financial Papers. , 280 ).
48To George Washington from John Bayard, 21 April 1789 (Washington Papers)
Amidst the general joy that is diffused through the United states on your Excellency’s unanimous election as President General, permit me to present you my most sincere & respectful compliments of congratulation. At the same time, from my peculiar situation & by the advice of my friends both in Philada & New York I take the liberty to offer myself to your Excellency for your nomination to the...
49To George Washington from John Baylor, 25 April 1785 (Washington Papers)
I am just returned from Richmond, where by appointment, I was to have met Mr Dandridge and to have fixed upon some Mode of settling the Debt due from my Father’s Estate to Mr Custis’s, as his Death prevents that settlement and the only Administrator —as I am informed. I should now bee happy to have an interview with you, I should have waited upon you, but by your Advertisment, I find you are...
50To George Washington from de Bays, 7 November 1783 (Washington Papers)
Votre magnaminité, votre désintéressement, vos Services inappreçiables pour les Etats Unis, vos talents civils, politiques et guerriers, ont accèvé le grand desire de la reconnoissance universelle de la Souveraineté de votre patrie. vous quitter le du commandement de l’armée, le gouvernail de létat en vous réduisant parfois au Seul titre de Citoyen, décoré de celui de Docteur en lois que...
51To George Washington from William Bean, 28 August 1788 (Washington Papers)
I have Understood By an Accquaintance of mine From Redstone, that You propose selling Your Mill You have in that Country, If So I would Be Glad to know Your terms & What Quantity of Land You will Sell with the Mill, I have Been in that Country But Never Seen Your Land nor mill But from the Inteligence I have had It may Be A place that would please me if your Terms Seem Favourable I Shall Go &...
52To George Washington from John Beatty, 28 April 1789 (Washington Papers)
Having been honoured, by the State of New Jersey, in the appointment, to several public Employments, and which I am flattered by my Friends, as having discharged with Fidelity and attention; I am induced, thro their Solicitation, to offer myself as a Candidate for public favor, Under Your Excellys Administration and to Entreat you, to place my name on the List of Nomination, for the Collectors...
53Enclosure: John Beckley to Benjamin Harrison, 2 April 1784 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor to enclose your Excellency a Copy of the resolution of Assembly, voting a Bust in honor of the Marquis Fayette, and to inform you that the Speaker communicated to both Houses of Assembly the Marquis’s Letter of acknowledgment —and am, with due respect, Your Excellencys Most obedt & humble servt ALS , DLC:GW . John Beckley (1757–1807) arrived in Virginia from England in...
54To George Washington from John Beckley, 11 February 1785 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 5th Instant, covering the Ingrossed Potowmac Bill, came to hand this day. At the desire of Mr Ambler, I have now the honor to enclose you, Six Copies of the Publication, which, as Managers at this place, we have deemed necessary on the same Business; we have also forwarded 100 Copies to the Managers at Alexandria and Winchester, respectively; others are distributed in the...
55To George Washington from Thomas Bedwell, 27 May 1786 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Thomas Bedwell, 27 May 1786. GW wrote Bedwell on 7 June : “Your letter of the 27th ulto ... I have received.”
56To George Washington from Thomas Bee, 5 March 1784 (Washington Papers)
The Charleston Library Society desirous of Testifying their Esteem for your Excellency, and at the same time of having the Opportunity to Inroll your Name as one of their Members, Did, by an Uninimous Vote at their last Anniversary Meeting, Elect you, an Honorary Member of their Society, as will appear by the inclosed Certificates, which as their President, I have now the Honour of...
57To George Washington from Jeremy Belknap, 19 July 1784 (Washington Papers)
Great and Good Sir, After the multitude of addresses which have been presented to you in the course and at the conclusion of the late war, it would be needless for an obscure individual to repeat the voice of admiration and gratitude which has resounded from every part of America for the eminent services which you have rendered to this country. It shall be my part, Sir, to ask your acceptance...
58To George Washington from Paul Bentalou, 11 December 1788 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Paul Bentalou, 11 Dec. 1788. On 19 Dec. GW wrote to Bentalou : “I have received your polite letter of the 11th Inst.”
59To George Washington from Thomas Bibby, 4 May 1785 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed letter and a parcell which accompanies it was entrusted to my care by Sr Edward Newenham, to be delivered to Your Excellency; I regret much the not having it in my power to present them myself, an honor which the situation of my affairs in this state deprives me of. I have hopes however before my return to Europe, to be enabled to receive in person any Commands Your Excellency may...
60To George Washington from Clement Biddle, 7 March 1785 (Washington Papers)
I must appologise for not answering your esteemed favours of 1st & 2d Ulto (which reached me about a fourtnight ago) before this Time but hope you will excuse me when I enform you of the Occasion. A number of losses in Trade during & since the war had so much involved my Affairs that altho’ I had property in value equal to what I owed it was so much scatterd that I found myself under a...
61To George Washington from Clement Biddle, 13 April 1789 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed is Invoice of the Buckwheat shipped by the Sloop Charming Polly Capt. Ellwood who sails to morrow for Alexandria—The Captain has not yet Called for the Bill of Lading but it shall be sent by the Vessel with the Certificate to save Duties. I informed your Excellency that I had again been disappointed (as I had twice before after positive Engagements) of a part of the Buckwheat but as I...
62To George Washington from Clement Biddle, 8 August 1785 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Clement Biddle, 8 August. GW wrote Biddle on 17 Aug. : “Your letter of the 8th came safely by last Post.”
63To George Washington from Clement Biddle, 8 March 1789 (Washington Papers)
I had agreed with a Farmer for 100 Bs. Buckwheat to have been brot in, in time for the sailing of Capt. Carhart by whom I have sent a Bag with half a Bushel of Cocoa shells but the Farmer disappointed me in bringing it in, as I have been since told that he was offered 2/3 for the Buckwheat & I was to pay him 2/ for it I have sixteen Bags ready & will fill them the Cheapest rate I can to ship...
64To George Washington from Clement Biddle, 29 February 1784 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Clement Biddle, 29 Feb. 1784. On 10 Mar. 1784 GW wrote to Biddle : “I have received the Lace & two-pole chain, accompanied by your favors of the 22d & 29th ulto.”
65To George Washington from Clement Biddle, 7 October 1783 (Washington Papers)
I wrote your Excellency by General Greene to which I beg leave to refer. Permit me to introduce to you the Count de Wengierski a Polish nobleman who is makeing the tour of America & wishes to pay his respects to you. He was particularly recommended to me which induces me to take this Liberty. I have the honour to be Your Excellencys Most Obedient & very hum. servt DLC : Papers of George...
66To George Washington from Clement Biddle, 29 January 1785 (Washington Papers)
I just met with a Sloop going immediately for Potowmack by which I have time to send the Two bags of Grass seed received from mr Boudinot which the Captain has promised to deliver if possible at Mount Vernon otherwise to mr Thompson at Colchester. The other kind of Grass seed I could not yet procure tho’ I have applied to every person in Town who collects those Articles & to several farmers. I...
67To George Washington from Clement Biddle, 16 March 1786 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Clement Biddle, 16 Mar. 1786. On 18 May GW wrote Biddle : “Your favors of. . . 16th & 19th March, are before me.”
68To George Washington from Clement Biddle, 5 November 1786 (Washington Papers)
I have your Esteemed favour of 28th ulto. It is scarcely possible to get the Clover seed by the bushel from the farmers or Graziers who bring it to Market—those who are Accustomed to gathering it for sale having a Constant Market with the Retailers will give them a preference & in getting it from them you are sure of the best seed—it is just now coming in & the Retailers tell me they can...
69Clement Biddle to GW, 26 May 1788 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: Clement Biddle to GW, 26 May 1788. On 20 July GW wrote Biddle : “Your favors of the 26th of May, 13th of June and 7th instt are before me.”
70To George Washington from Clement Biddle, 23 March 1789 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday I received your favour of 15th Inst. Mr Palmer took his directions from Mrs Washingtons Memorandum, but I will speak for the Goloshoes when the Clogs are returned with the New Directions. I have pd his Bill. As there is a Vessel goes this week for Alexandria I will get as much of the Buckwheat as I can onboard her & the whole in time to prevent Disappointment as there are several...