1From George Washington to John Page, 11 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 27th I received yesterday Afternoon. In respect to public matters, I wrote you on the 2d Instant, and referred you to my Letter of a prior date to Genl Nelson. I have now to inform you, that on the Morning of the 4th we made a general Attack upon the Enemy, who lay encamped in and near German Town. The Action lasted Two Hours & Forty Minutes, during which, we drove them...
2From George Washington to John Page, 23 September 1795 (Washington Papers)
You, probably, are better acquainted with the writer of the enclosed letter than I am I therefore take the liberty of giving you the trouble of forwarding, or returning my letter to him, according to the idea you may entertain of the abilities of the Gentleman to comply with the terms I offer the Land on—left open for your perusal. I have also had proposals to rent it—pray what ought I to ask?...
3From George Washington to John Page, 21 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I was this Afternoon honored with your Letter of the 15th. The Order of the Board of Council to the Regiment at Alexandria, in consequence of the Advices they had received, I think perfectly right, and I shall write to the Commanding Officer of it, by this Conveyance, to remain there, subject to the direction of Congress—Your Board or Myself. The conduct of Genl Howe is extremely embarrassing....
4From George Washington to John Page, 30 January 1796 (Washington Papers)
Retaining but an imperfect recollection of the facts that influenced the decision on Mr Guenets petition, I desired the Secretary of State to make particular enquiry into the nature of his case (of the district Judge & others) & report specially to me on the occasion. Enclosed is the result, which I give you the perusal of as a proof of his want of candour, and that every favor consistent with...
5From George Washington to John Page, 3 October 1785 (Washington Papers)
The last Post from Richmd gave me the pleasure of your favor of the 9th from Rosewell. Expressions of friendship from good men, & the congratulations of those who are not addicted to unmeaning compliments, cannot fail to be acceptable. In this light I view & thank you for the obliging and endulgent sentiments of your letter, which have affected my mind with gratitude & pleasure. It will be...
6From George Washington to John Page, 23 July 1794 (Washington Papers)
Not knowing how, with certainty, to get the enclosed letter safely to its address, I have taken the liberty of putting it under cover to you, as the Gentlemen lives, I am told, in the County you do. I hope you have recovered your health perfectly, & that Mrs Page & your family are well. With very great esteem & regard I am—Dear Sir Your Obedt Hble Servt ALS , PHi : Dreer Collection. GW likely...
7From George Washington to John Page, 3 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
I was this morning honoured with your favor of the 19th Ulto and am much obliged by your kind wishes for my success and happiness. It has not been in my power, on account of our situation and the various—important concerns of the Army, to transmit more frequent intelligence, than I have, to my Southern Friends, and I should be happy, if Things are in such a Train at this time, as would give...