51Agreement with Nelson Kelly, 1 September 1762 (Washington Papers)
Articles of agreement made and concluded upon this First day of September One thousand Seven hundred and Sixty two between George Washington of Fairfax County Gentn of the one part and Nelson Kelly Planter of the other part Witnesseth that the said Nelson Kelly for the considerations hereafter to be mentioned doth covenant and agree to and with the said George Washington that he will well and...
52To George Washington from Thomas Lawson, 19 June 1761 (Washington Papers)
I shoud have sent you a Ton of Iron before now, if I cou’d possibly have induced the Skippers of sundry Vessels I have seen in Occoquan & going towards Alexandria to have carried it up for you —And rather than you shou’d want it any longer, have caused one of our Neabsco Skippers going up to Alexandria to call here for it, and by him have sent you Eighty Eight Barrs weighing T. 1 C.o Q.o 4 W....
53To George Washington from Henry Lee and Daniel Payne, 24 April 1767 (Washington Papers)
We are informed by Doctor William Savage that You became Security for Mrs Margeret G[r]een in a bond to Fairfax Court as the Law directs for the Administration of the Estate of the late Revd Mr Charles Green deced which Administration being vested in the said Savage We at his desire do hereby become Counter Security to you and do Oblige ourselves our Exrs and Admrs in the same Penalty and as...
54Petition to the King for the Virginia Regiment, 11 March–10 July 1762 (Washington Papers)
To the Kings most Excellent Majesty The Memorial of George Washington, Adam Stephen, and Andrew Lewis Esquires in behalf of themselves and the rest of the surviving Officers and Soldiers who enlisted in the Service of your Majesties late royal Grandfather (of blessed memory) for the Defence and Security of your Majesties Colony and Dominion of Virginia. Most humbly Sheweth That the French and...
55To George Washington from George Mason, 23 December 1765 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed is the Scheme I promised You for altering the Method of replevying Goods under Distress for Rent: I thought it necessary to explain fully the Land-lord’s Right by the common-Law, to shew that our Act of Assembly was a mere Matter of Indulgence, & that an Alteration of it now will be no Incroachment upon the Tenant: the first Part of it has very little to do with the Alteration...
56To George Washington from William McGachen, 6 June 1764 (Washington Papers)
I have sent by the first opportunity the little commission I received of yours executed in the best manner I was able the St Froine seed has never been out of my cabbin since it came on board. Capt. Boyes having persuaded Mr Cary & Co. to buy or employ a very large and old ship and being pretty well informed they had laid aside all thoughts of sending a ship this year into Potomack prevented...
57Enclosure: Invoice from William McGachen, 1764 (Washington Papers)
Invoice of Sundrys bought by Captn Willm McGachin for my use and brought in by himself Willm Webster Jeweller For a new Key piece to a Chain and Swivel for a Man’s Watch [£] . 7.6 Mending all the ringholes to the middle & strengthening the Rings . 4. Gold added to the Chain 0.22 G[rai]ns Do to the Swivel 1. 2 2. 0 . 8. Danl Moore Pistols To a new Silver Mounted shamback work...
58To George Washington from John Mercer, 3 May 1765 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from John Mercer, 3 May 1765. The catalog entry states that Mercer is “explaining his reason for not being prompt in the payment of interest due” (Thomas Birch’s Sons, catalog no. 683, item 736, 5–6 April 1892). For John Mercer’s indebtedness to the Daniel Parke Custis Estate, see doc. III-B, n.29, in Settlement of the Daniel Parke Custis Estate, 20 April 1759–5 Nov. 1761 .
59Mississippi Land Company Articles of Agreement, 3 June 1763 (Washington Papers)
We whose names are underwritten do agree to form a Body of Adventurers by the name of the Mississipi Company, with a view to explore and settle some Tracts of Land upon the Mississipi and its Waters; and the better to succeed in this design have determined on the following Rules and Regulation’s. First. it is proposed that the Company shall consist of Fifty Members and no more, who are to...
60Mississippi Land Company Minutes of Meeting, 22 May 1767 (Washington Papers)
At a General meeting of the Mississippi Company at Stafford Court House in Virginia the 22d day of May 1767 It appearing to the Company that the Committee in compliance with the directions of the said Company given to them at a meeting held the 22d day of Nove. 1765 have written to Mr Cumming and prest him to solicit with vigor, the granting the Lands mentioned in the memorial formerly sent to...
61Mississippi Land Company’s Memorial to the King, 9 September 1763 (Washington Papers)
To the Kings most Excellent Majesty The Humble Memorial of Inhabitants of Great Britain Virginia, Maryland, &c. May it please your Majesty [Belleview, 9 September 1763 ] The Memorialists considering it the duty of all good subjects to improve to the utmost of their power the blessings of peace and reflecting how this improvement may best be obtained by the exertions of their abilities and the...
62Mississippi Land Company Memorandum, 22 November 1765 (Washington Papers)
It is the Opinion of the Company that the solicitation of their Grant shall be pushed with all prudent vigour & dispatch upon the fund they already have in Bank—and that for this purpose, the Committee are desired to request a friendly and candid answer from Mr Cumming whether he thinks (under the present change of Ministry) that his acquaintance, and Influence with those now in power, gives...
63Agreement with Burgis Mitchell, 1 May 1762 (Washington Papers)
Articles of agreement made and concluded upon this first day of May 1762 between George Washington of Fairfax County Gent. of the one part, and Burgess Mitchell of the Provence of Maryland of the other part; Witnesseth, that the said Burgess Mitchell for the Consideration’s hereafter to be mentioned, doth Covenant and agree to and with the said George Washington that he will well and truely...
64To George Washington from Bernard Moore, 29 December 1766 (Washington Papers)
My inclination to do the Strictest Justice to the Several Gentlemen to whom I am indebted & the distrest state of the Country making it impossible for some of them to wait untill the produce of my Estate can raise sufficient to satisfy the demands upon it, has induced me to make Sale of all my Lands in King William to clear my incumbrances. I am willing to flatter my self from our long...
65To George Washington from Bernard Moore, 21 October 1766 (Washington Papers)
Your favor I received & should have answered it long before this, but expected to have had the pleasure of seeing you at Williamsburg this court, but am prevented by a long spell of the ague and fever, and am so unwell as not to attend the Genl court. I am extremely obliged to you for your Kind offer in taking my bond for principal & interest of my old Bond. I declare to you it is not in my...
66To George Washington from Thomas Moore, 24 October 1766 (Washington Papers)
Haveing from time to time begd your Indulgence in regard to the money I owe you and haveing as often received it with the greatest kindness and good nature I have not now the face to ask any longer time but least you should think I have bin faulty & have not truly indeavourd to precure it I must assure you I have done every thing in my power to collect the money for you and tho. I have...
67To George Washington from John Moorey, 3 January 1761 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from John Moorey, 3 Jan. 1761. On 3 April GW wrote to Moorey : “I receivd your Letter of the 3d Jany.”
68Deed from Marmaduke Norfleet, 26 April 1766 (Washington Papers)
26 April 1766 “This Indenture, made the twenty Sixth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & Sixty Six Between Marmaduke Norflet of the County of Perquimans of the one Part, And George Washington & Feilding Lewis of the Colony of Virginia Gent. of the other Part Witnesseth, That for & in Consideration of the Sum of One thousand two hundred Pounds Current money of...
69To George Washington from John Posey, 20 June 1767 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from John Posey, 20 June 1767. On 24 June GW wrote Posey: “It is difficult for me to tell which was greatest, my Surprise, or concern, at finding by your Letter of the 20th. . . .”
70Mills Riddick’s Bond, 24 November 1766 (Washington Papers)
Know all Men by these presents that I Mills Riddick of the County of Nansemond and Colony of Virginia Gentn am held and firmly bound unto George Washington (in behalf of the Company of Adventurers for draining the Dismal Swamp) in the full and Just Sum of One Thousand pounds Currt money of Virginia to the payment whereof well and truly to be made I bind myself my Heirs Exrs Admrs and Assigns...
71To George Washington from Robert Cary & Co., 10 August 1762 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Robert Cary & Co., 10 Aug. 1762. On 26 April 1763 GW wrote to Robert Cary & Co. : “I have your favours of the 10th and 24th of August . . . now lying before me.”
72To George Washington from Robert Cary & Co., 19 October 1761 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Robert Cary & Co., 19 Oct. 1761. On 28 May 1762 GW wrote to Robert Cary & Co. : “Your unacknowledged favours of the 26th June . . . and the 19th of Octr following now lye before [me].”
73To George Washington from Robert Cary & Co., 23 December 1765 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Robert Cary & Co., 23 Dec. 1765. On 23 June 1766 GW wrote to them : “I have receivd your favours of . . . 23d December—and 31st of January.”
74Invoice from Robert Cary & Company, 20 December 1765 (Washington Papers)
Invoice of Cost & Charges of Goods shiped on board the Munificence John Johnstoun Commander for Virginia upon Account & resque of Colo. George Washington and consigned to himself—vizt Theodo. Crowley &ca Iron 10 M 2d. Batten Brads @10½ [£] . 8. 9 10 M 3d. Ditto 1/4 .13. 4 10 M 4d. Ditto 1/8 .16. 8 5 M 6d. Ditto 2/8 .13. 4 5
75To George Washington from Robert Cary & Co., 2 June 1761 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Robert Cary & Co., 2 June 1761. On 12 Oct. GW wrote to Robert Cary & Co. : “Your Letter of June the 2d I receivd.”
76To George Washington from Robert Cary & Co., 18 January 1762 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Robert Cary & Co., 18 Jan. 1762. On 28 May GW wrote to Robert Cary & Co. : “Your favour of the 18th Jany was presented to me.”
77To George Washington from Robert Cary & Co., 31 January 1766 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Robert Cary & Co., 31 Jan. 1766. On 23 June GW wrote to them : “I have receivd your favours of . . . 23d December—and 31st of January.”
78To George Washington from Robert Cary & Co., 22 August 1766 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Robert Cary & Co., 22 Aug. 1766. On 20 July 1767 GW wrote to them : “Your favours of the 19th July, 22d of August . . . [are] all lying before me.”
79To George Washington from Robert Cary & Co., 26 June 1761 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Robert Cary & Co., 26 June 1761. On 28 May 1762 GW wrote to Robert Cary & Co. : “Your unacknowledged favours of the 26th June . . . and the 19th of Octr following now lye before [me].”
80To George Washington from Robert Cary & Co., 30 October 1762 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Robert Cary & Co., 30 Oct. 1762. On 26 April 1763 GW wrote to Robert Cary & Co. : “I have your favours of the . . . 30th of Octor & 4th of Decr now lying before me.”
81To George Washington from Robert Cary & Company, 27 March 1766 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Robert Cary & Co., 27 Mar. 1766. On 21 July GW wrote : “Your favour of the 27 of March . . .”
82Invoice from Robert Cary & Company, 13 February 1764 (Washington Papers)
Invoice of Costs and Charges of Goods Ship’d on Board the William & Mary John Boyes Master for Virginia on the proper Acct & Risque of Colo. Geo. Washington and to him Consignd Theodosia Crowley Iron 6 Ex[tr]a Broad Axes 4/ £ 1. 4. 2 Lathing Hammers 1/2 . 2. 4 ½ dozn Augers sorted . 8. 1 dozn large socket headg Chissels .14. 1 dozn large socket Gouges .19. 1 dozn Splinter padlocks A...
83Invoice from Robert Cary & Company, 10 April 1762 (Washington Papers)
Invoice of Goods Shipped on board the Unity William Robson for Virginia on the proper acct and risque of Colo. George Washington and goes to him Consigned. Richd Farrer & Co. China 1 Dozn China Patty Pans [£] . 8. 1 Dozn Ribbed Custard Cups . 5. 12 breakfast Cups 12 Saucers B[lue] & W[hite] China .15. Box . 6 Theoda Crowley & Co. Iron 1 Drill Plow, 1 Hoe Ditto—Fitted with Wheels Iron...
84To George Washington from Robert Cary & Co., 17 November 1766 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Robert Cary & Co., 17 Nov. 1766. On 20 July 1767 GW wrote to them : “Your favours of the . . . 17th Novr . . . and 6th of March past [are] all lying before me.”
85To George Washington from Robert Cary & Co., 4 December 1762 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Robert Cary & Co., 4 Dec. 1762. On 26 April 1763 GW wrote to Robert Cary & Co. : “I have your favours of the . . . 30th of Octor & 4th of Decr now lying before me.”
86To George Washington from Robert Cary & Co., 16 September 1761 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Robert Cary & Co., 16 Sept. 1761. On 28 May 1762 GW wrote to Robert Cary & Co. : “Your unacknowledged favours of the . . . 16 & 19th Septr . . . now lye before [me].”
87To George Washington from Robert Cary & Co., 1 May 1762 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Robert Cary & Co., 1 May 1762. On 18 Sept. GW wrote to Robert Cary & Co. : “I have now to acknowledge the receipt of your favours of April the 10th and 1st of May.”
88To George Washington from Robert Cary & Co., 30 September 1765 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Robert Cary & Co., 30 Sept. 1765. On 23 June 1766 GW wrote to them : “I have receivd your favours of the 30th of September—7 & 18th of November.”
89To George Washington from Robert Cary & Co., 19 September 1761 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Robert Cary & Co., 19 Sept. 1761. On 28 May 1762 GW wrote to Robert Cary & Co. : “Your unacknowledged favours of the . . . 16 & 19th Septr . . . now lye before [me].”
90To George Washington from Robert Cary & Co., 13 February 1765 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Robert Cary & Co., 13 Feb. 1765. On 20 Sept. GW wrote to them : “It cannot reasonably be imagined that I felt any pleasing Sensations upon the receipt of your Letter of the 13th of February.”
91To George Washington from Robert Cary & Co., 31 May 1762 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Robert Cary & Co., 31 May 1762. On 30 Sept. GW wrote to Robert Cary & Co. : “Yours of the 31st of May . . . is come to hand.”
92Invoice from Robert Cary & Company, 31 March 1761 (Washington Papers)
Invoice of Goods markd & numbred as pr Margin Shipd on Board the Polly John Johnston Master for Virginia on the proper acct and risque of Colo. George Washington, and to him Consignd. Theodosia Crowley & Co. Iron 10 M 4d. Nails @2/4½ [£] 1. 3. 9 5 M 6d. Ditto @3/7 .17.11 20 M 8d. Ditto @4/7 4.11. 8 1 M 30d. Ditto @ .18. Cask
93To George Washington from Robert Cary & Co., 31 January 1767 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Robert Cary & Co., 31 Jan. 1767. On 20 July GW wrote to them : “Your favours of the . . . 31st of Jany and 6th of March past [are] all lying before me.”
94To George Washington from Robert Cary & Co., 6 March 1767 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Robert Cary & Co., 6 Mar. 1767. On 20 July GW wrote to them : “Your favours of the . . . 31st of Jany and 6th of March past [are] all lying before me.”
95Invoice from Robert Cary & Company, 23 April 1763 (Washington Papers)
Invoice of Goods Shipd on board the Nautilus Captn Boyes—for the use of George Washington—Potomack Rivr Richd Farrer & Co. China 1 Compleat sett Table China fine blue & white consisting of—11 long Dishes 24 plates 12 Soop plates 1 Tureen Covr & Dish 4 Sauce Boats 4 Salts [£]12. 0.0 2 Dozn best wt. Enamelld Wine Glasses .10. 6 Beer Glasses Ditto . 3.6 6 larger Do . 5. 6 Quart Decanters Cutt...
96Invoice from Robert Cary & Company, 13 April 1763 (Washington Papers)
Invoice of Goods Shippd on board the Nelly John Johnstoun on the proper acct and risque of George Washington and go to him consigned. Edwd Hippisley Linnen 5 ps. Oznabrig qty 549 Ells @9¼ £ 21. 3. 2 ½ ps. Hessen pr Wr 18/ ps. . 9. 2 ps. Irish 3 qt. 50 yards 13d. 2.14. 2 2 ps. Ditto 133 qt. 46 yards 18d. 3. 9. 1 ps. long Lawn 150/ 7.10. 1 ps. corded Dimothy 65/ 3. 5. 1 dozn red and...
97To George Washington from Robert Cary & Co., 24 August 1762 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Robert Cary & Co., 24 Aug. 1762. On 26 April 1763 GW wrote to Robert Cary & Co. : “I have your favours of the 10th and 24th of August . . . now lying before me.”
98To George Washington from Robert Cary & Co., 4 September 1766 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Robert Cary & Co., 4 Sept. 1766. On 20 July 1767 GW wrote to them : “Your favours of the . . . 4th of Septr . . . and 6th of March past [are] all lying before me.”
99Invoice from Robert Cary & Company, 27 March 1766 (Washington Papers)
Invoice of Goods Shiped on Board the Ranger Hugh Wyley Commander for Virginia upon the proper Acct & Resque of Coll Geo: Washington & to him Consignd viz. Philip Bell Worsted Shades To 11 lb. fine yellow worstd of difft Shades to Work cross Stitch £ 2. 4.0 To 12 Oz. floss Silk 1.16.0 To 12 Yds yellow Canvas 1. 0.0 To a Strong Case . 2.6 J. Waller Books Gilbert Bishop of Sarums Exposi[tio]n of...
100To George Washington from Robert Cary & Co., 13 February 1764 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Robert Cary & Co., 13 Feb. 1764. On 1 May GW wrote to Robert Cary & Co. : “The Copy of your Letter of the 13th of February . . . is come to hand.”