150001From George Washington to George Clinton, 30 October 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to inform your Excellency, that in makg the general Arrangements of Winter Cantonments for the Army, & in consequence of your representations, One Regiment has been allotted to the Defence of the Northern frontiers of your State—Colo. Olney, with the Rhode Island Regiment, is ordered to repair to Albany—and the two New Hampshire Regiments will join the Army, who are takg their...
150002From George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, Jr., 17 July 1793 (Washington Papers)
I have duly received your letter of the 8th inst. enclosing papers respecting our unfortunate Citizens, Captives in Algiers, and now return them to you with my thanks for your attention in communicating them. In all our attempts to accomodate matters with the Algierines, & to releive our Citizens held in Captivity by them, we have been peculiarly unfortunate. Besides the deaths of Captn Paul...
150003From George Washington to Brigadier General William Livingston, 8 August 1776 (Washington Papers)
Before this reaches you—You will undoubtedly have heard of the unexpected Arrival of the Carolina Army on Staten Island: which added to the Hessians & former Troops under Ld Howe exhibit a Force justly alarming. When I compare it with that which we have to oppose them I cannot help feeling very anxious Apprehensions. The new Levies are so incomplete the old Regiments deficient in their...
150004[Diary entry: 15 June 1768] (Washington Papers)
15. Blustering Wind & varying from So. West to No. West. Cool.
150005George Washington to Vicomte de la Touche-Tréville, 19 May 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Morristown, New Jersey ] May 19, 1780 . Forwards packet from the Marquis de Lafayette. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
150006From George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, 25 August 1796 (Washington Papers)
Private I have given the Paper herewith enclosed, several serious & attentive readings; and prefer it greatly to the other draughts, being more copious on material points; more dignified on the whole; and with less egotism. Of course less exposed to criticism, & better calculated to meet the eye of discerning readers (foreigners particularly, whose curiosity I have little doubt will lead them...
150007[Diary entry: 26 May 1774] (Washington Papers)
26. Rid out with the Govr. to his Farm and Breakfasted with him there. Dined at Mrs. Dawson’s, & spent the Evening at my lodgings. Today’s House of Burgesses session did not begin until 11:00 A.M. , giving GW ample time to return the few miles from Governor Dunmore’s farm. When the governor returned to town this day he proceeded to dissolve the assembly, ostensibly because of the resolution...
150008[Diary entry: 12 September 1768] (Washington Papers)
12. Lord Fairfax, & his Brother & Colo. Fairfax & Mr. B. Fairfax dind here. The latter stayd all Night.
150009George Washington to Brigadier General Louis Le Bèque Du Portail, 9 April 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] April 9, 1779 . Asks Du Portail to send an engineer to Wyoming, Pennsylvania. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
150010From George Washington to Elijah Hunter, 12 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
I rec’d your favor of the 8th inst. with Col. Tarletons letter inclosed—I now return it to you with my thanks. Inclosed you will find a return of the troops fit for duty under my immediate command —For the reasons I mentioned to you the other day I have not the least objection to our real strength being known —and it will be well for you to inform that you came by the knowledge of it from...
150011From George Washington to William Livingston, 1 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
I think it not only incumbent upon me, but a duty which I owe the public, to represent to you the unaccountable Conduct of Brig: Genl. Newcomb at this critical time. As soon as the Enemy shewed a disposition to possess themselves of Billingsport and Red Bank I wrote to him in the most urgent manner to collect and keep up as many Militia as he possibly could to assist in the defence of Red Bank...
150012[Diary entry: 16 October 1789] (Washington Papers)
Friday 16th. About 7 Oclock we left the Widow Havilands, and after passing Horse Neck [Greenwich] Six Miles distant from Rye, the Road through which is hilly and immensely stoney and trying to Wheels & Carriages, we breakfasted at Stamford which is 6 miles further (at one Webbs) a tolerable good house, but not equal in appearance or reality, to Mrs. Havilds. In this Town are an Episcopal...
150013From George Washington to Charles Dick, 28 November 1755 (Washington Papers)
If those necessaries which Major Lewis ordered for the use of Captain Hogg’s Company at Fort Dinwiddie, are not already gone, they must be sent off immediately, as he is a great sufferer for want of them; and which quantity of Salt must be made up twenty-five bushels. I should also be glad if you would order up to Winchester about 400 weight of Steel, and a Hogshead, number 2, which contains...
150014[Diary entry: 20 September 1764] (Washington Papers)
20. Sowed Wheat as far as Ransoms Houses at Muddy hole 55 Bushels. Elizabeth Ransom, a widow, had rented a farm from GW from 1757 to 1760.
150015[Diary entry: 23 September 1774] (Washington Papers)
23. Dined with Mr. Joseph Pemberton. Joseph Pemberton, son of Israel Pemberton, Jr., was a member of a prominent Philadelphia Quaker family. He was married in 1767 to Ann Galloway of Maryland.
150016[Diary entry: 6 February 1767] (Washington Papers)
6. Frozen morning. Clear & cold Wind still at No. West & fresh.
150017From George Washington to Edward Carrington, 22 October 1798 (Washington Papers)
To what cause, or causes, the delay in appointing Officers under the “Act, to augment the Army of the United States, and for other purposes” is to be ascribed, I am unable to say. I fear the spirit that was enkindled at the time of its Passing, has not a little evaporated. No decisive plan has yet been formed for this purpose, that has come to my knowledge; but the Secretary of War having...
150018From George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens, 15 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
In compliance with your request I shall commit to writing the result of our conferences on the present state of American affairs; in which I have given you my ideas, with that freedom and explicitness, which the objects of your commission—my intire confidence in you—and the exigency demand. To me it appears evident: 1st—That, considering the diffused population of these states—the consequent...
150019From George Washington to the Board of War, 23 February 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have been honoured with your Letter of the 6th Instt, and beg leave to assure you, that I shall not only be always ready to rectify any Error which I may commit through hurry or Otherwise, but be happy to have them pointed out. I have not the proceedings of Congress at this time, which would apply to the subject matter of your Letter, and therefore, cannot pronounce upon it with certainty...
150020From George Washington to Colonel Daniel Brodhead, 21 April 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have duly received your two favours of the 16th and 21st of last month. Since my last letter to you and upon a further consideration of the subject—I have relinquished the idea of attempting a cooperation between the troops at Fort Pitt and the bodies moving from other quarters against the six nations. The difficulty of providing supplies in time—the want of satisfactory information of the...
150021[Diary entry: 24 February 1797] (Washington Papers)
24. Rain fell last Night & a little this Morng. Cloudy until afternoon Wind Westerly. Mery. 50.
150022From George Washington to Major General Charles Lee, 9 May 1776 (Washington Papers)
Your favour of the 5th Ulto from Williamsburg (the first I have receivd from you since you left this City) came to my hands by the last Post. I thank you for your kind congratulations on our Possession of Boston—I thank you also for your good wishes in our future operation’s—and hope that every diabolical attempt to deprive Mankind of their Inherent Rights and Priviledges, whether made in the...
150023From George Washington to John Laurens, 18 February 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have had the pleasure to receive your favor of the 19th of Decr and also the Report of the judicious & successful Movement of General Greene, by which he compelled the Enemy to abandon their Out Posts—This brilliant Manoeuvre is another proof of the singular abilities, that officer possesses. Since my last Dispatches from So. Carolina, I have been informed, via Virginia, of the intelligence...
150024[Diary entry: 21 October 1797] (Washington Papers)
21. Wind still at No. Et. & misting all day. Mer. at 56. Mr. Calvert went away after breakfast.
150025From George Washington to Thomas McClanahan, 19 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
You are forewith to March with all convenient Expedition to the Fort on the South Branch; at which Captn Thomas Waggener Commands, to relieve him, and follow such Orders as he may judge most conducive to the Interest of the Service, with regard to the different Posts in that Quarter, to be defended by your Men —You are likewise to apply to him for a necessary supply of Ammunition; of which you...
150026From George Washington to Edmund Randolph, 22 July 1795 (Washington Papers)
Both your letters, dated the 17th instt, found me at this place, where I arrived on Monday. The letter from the Commissioners to you, I return; as I also do the Gazettes of Pittsburgh & Boston. The proceedings at the latter place are of a very unpleasant nature: the result I forwarded to you from Baltimore, accompanied with a few hasty lines written at the moment I was departing from thence;...
150027George Washington to Major General Alexander McDougall, 23 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New Windsor, New York ] June 23, 1779 . Has directed Major General Israel Putnam to advance a brigade to the “Forest of Deane.” Asks for information as soon as it is received. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
150028From George Washington to General Henry Clinton, 4 September 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor of taking the earliest opportunity to transmit your Excellency two letters from Major Genl Phillips and one from Major General Baron de Reidisel which came inclosed to me from Major General Phillips. I have the honor to be with due respect Your Excellency’s most obt Sert P.S. I take the liberty to inclose a Letter for Cornet Fitzhugh, which if there is nothing improper in it,...
150029General Orders, 3 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
For the day tomorrow Major Oliver, Major Trescott For duty tomorrow, the Maryland Detachment The honorable the Congress have been pleased to pass the following Ordinance. An Ordinance for amending an Ordinance for regulating the Post office of the United States of America. Whereas it hath been represented to Congress since passing the Ordinance for regulating the Post office of the United...
150030[Diary entry: 15 April 1760] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday April 15th. Sent Tom and Mike to Alexandria in my Boat for 20 or 25 Bushels of Oats. Went up myself there to Court after calling at Mr. Green’s & leaving Mrs. Washington there. Mr. Darrell not being there the Execution of his Deeds were again put of. Being informd that French, Triplet and others were about buying (in conjunction) a piece of Land of Simon Piarson lying not far from my...
150031From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 1 November 1779 (Washington Papers)
I was yesterday favd with yours of the 30th by Capt. Wool acquainting me with your being upon the upper Road, which is rather unlucky as it has disconcerted me in many respects —I yesterday wrote to General Sullivan to detach your Brigade to Westfeild to cover the forage in that quarter. Should the troops not have marched from Warwick towards sufferans when this reaches you—you will be pleased...
150032From George Washington to the Commissioners for the District of Columbia, 23 July 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have subscribed to the alteration in the seventh article of the "Terms & conditions declared on the 17th day of October 1791 for regulating the materials and manner of the buildings and improvements on the lots in the City of Washington" and now enclose it to you. I wish, however, you had declared that so much of the stone walls, on which the railing in the street is to be placed, as shall...
150033From George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, 8 November 1790 (Washington Papers)
I have received your letters of the 26th ult: & 1st Instt —The objection stated by you to the appointment of Mr Spence being conclusive, I now enclose a letter from Mr Wingate to me recommendatory of another Candidate, with my answer occasioned by the previous appointment of Mr Woodbury Langdon—but should that Gentleman finally determine not to accept, and you learn, on enquiry, that Colo....
150034From George Washington to Colonel Richard Humpton, 1 December 1776 (Washington Papers)
You are to proceed to The Two ferry’s near Trentown and to see all the boats there put in the best Order with a sufficiency of Oars and poles and at the same time to Collect all the Additional Boats you [can] from both above and below and have them brought to those ferry’s and Secured for the purpose of Carrying over the Troops & Baggage in most expeditious Manner: & for this purpose you will...
150035From George Washington to Guy Carleton, 22 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 20th Instant I have had the honor to receive. Could I view your Excellencys proposal for a meeting, as intended to involve objects of a Military Nature, I should have no objection to complying with your request, but if its purpose embraces only points of civil discussion (as would seem from your Letter) I conceive it wholly unnecessary for me to make a Compliance. As I had...
150036General Orders, 4 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
A General Court-Martial of the Line whereof Lieutt Coll Williams is appointed President to sit tomorrow morning nine ôClock at Genl St Clair’s late quarters for the trial of all Persons brought before them. Three Captains from the North Carolina Brigade, four from the 1st Pennsylvania and five from the second to attend as Members. Varick transcript , DLC:GW .
150037[Diary entry: 15 July 1787] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 15th. Dined at Mr. Morris’s & remaind. at home all day.
150038[Diary entry: 29 July 1773] (Washington Papers)
29. Colo. Carlyle & Son & Mr. Piper dind here & went away again in the afternoon with his Daughters. his daughters : Col. Carlyle’s daughters.
150039Orders to Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Blachley Webb, 8 January 1777 (Washington Papers)
you are to take charge of privates of the Brittish Army & to Conduct them by the shortest and best rout from this place to Peekskill in the State of Newyork—Treat them with humanity, and Let them have no reason to Complain of our Copying the brutal example of the Brittish Army in their Treatment of our unfortunate bretheren who have fallen into their hands, provide every thing necessary for...
150040From George Washington to Thomas Wharton, Jr., 6 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
Mrs Jones, Mrs Pleasants and two other Ladies connected with the Quakers confined at Winchester in Virginia waited upon me this day for permission to pass to York Town to endeavour to obtain the release of their Friends. As they were admitted by the Officer at the advanced picket to come within the Camp, I thought it safer to suffer them to proceed, than to oblige them to return immediately to...
150041From George Washington to Robert Townsend Hooe, 7 February 1793 (Washington Papers)
I have duly received your Letter of the 1st instant, enclosing Mister Bennett’s claim against Mister Colville’s Estate, and requesting to know when you can receive any part of the money. It is true that Judgment was obtained against the Assignees of John Semple for the Debt due the Estate of the late Colo. Colville; but I have been informed since, that they either have applied, or mean to...
150042General Orders, 10 June 1776 (Washington Papers)
The Brigadier Generals are requested to make their different Brigades, perfectly acquainted with their several alarm posts, and that they pay particular attention to the men’s arms, and see that they are in perfect good fighting order. The Colonels, or commanding Officers of Regiments, from which men were taken, to compose His Excellency The Commander in Chief’s guard, are not to include them...
150043From George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 12 April 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have this Moment received your two Favors of the 8th instant per Mesrs Edwards & Phelps. Respecting the Requisitions of Colo. Carrington; as you are at the Fountain of Intelligence, you are probably better informed than I am & therefore better able to decide on those Estimates than I can at present determine. The Nature of our Operations, you are sensible, must depend greatly on the Views of...
150044From George Washington to Henry Knox, 14 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
I approve of your sentiments given to the Officers commanding the Regiments at West Point, respecting the carrying into execution the sentence of Courts Martial upon the Rioters, mentioned in your Letter of this day, & they will stand justified with me. I am loth at this time to consent to the absence of Officers from their Corps, wanting their influence as much as possible, to quiet & allay...
150045From George Washington to George Clinton, 12 April 1780 (Washington Papers)
I was yest⟨erday honored with your⟩ favor of the 7th and am v⟨ery sorry to find that your⟩ Frontier is likely Again to [be] ⟨disturbed by the⟩ incursions of the Savages. I⟨t appears by yours⟩ that you had not received the ⟨Act of Congress of the⟩ 4th instant, by which they app⟨rove of your proposal⟩ of raising 800 Militia for the ⟨defence of the State—⟩ I take the liberty of enclosing ⟨you a...
150046From George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 26 May 1778 (Washington Papers)
In my last to you of the 20th Inst. in answer to yours of the 1st I inclosed my directions to Gen. Stark for his joining your command, not knowing at that time the sentiments of Congress on this head. But since that I have received their resolve of the 20th Inst. by which I find General Stark is ordered to the Northern department. I have inclosed him a letter signifying this which you will be...
150047George Washington to Henry Laurens, 3 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fishkill [ New York ] October 3, 1778 . Sends information concerning enemy’s movements in New Jersey. LS , in writing of H, Papers of the Continental Congress, National Archives.
150048General Orders, 14 July 1776 (Washington Papers)
A Court of enquiry to sit to morrow morning to examine into the conduct of Col. Ritzema, who stands charged with practices contrary to the rules and discipline of the Army. Brigadier General Heath President. Col. Wyllys. Col. Malcom. Lt Col. Johnston. Lt Col. Brearly. The Judge Advocate General and Witnesses, to attend the Court, at Mr Motagnies Tavern, in the fields, ten OClock. The Regiment...
150049[Diary entry: 26 November 1773] (Washington Papers)
26. Dined at Southalls and spent the Evening in my own Room.
150050[Diary entry: 18 June 1768] (Washington Papers)
18. Finishd Do. Do. at the Mill.