15081[Diary entry: 17 August 1774] (Washington Papers)
17. Very warm with Rain at Night.
150821774 Aug. 18. Thursday. (Adams Papers)
Mr. Badcock is of the same Mind with Major Hawley, that a Non Importation and Non Consumption...
15083[Diary entry: 18 August 1774] (Washington Papers)
18. Rid to the Plantation’s in the Neck. Found Mr. Fitzhugh here upon my Return.
15084[Diary entry: 18 August 1774] (Washington Papers)
18. Again warm with but little Wind & that Southerly.
150851774. Aug. 19. Fryday. (Adams Papers)
Rode to Fitch’s of Stamford, where we breakfasted. Rode to Havilands of Rye, the first Town in...
15086Abigail Adams to John Adams, 19 August 1774 (Adams Papers)
The great distance between us, makes the time appear very long to me. It seems already a month...
15087[Diary entry: 19 August 1774] (Washington Papers)
19. Mr. Fitzhugh went away after Breakfast.
15088[Diary entry: 19 August 1774] (Washington Papers)
19. Warm again and clear, after the Morning which was lowering with some appearances of Rain.
15089Four Letters of Introduction for Joseph Priestley, 20–21 August 1774 (Franklin Papers)
ALS (drafts): Library of Congress In late August Joseph Priestley left with his patron, Lord...
150901774 Aug. 20. Saturday. (Adams Papers)
Lodged at Cocks at Kingsbridge, a pretty Place—Uncas River running before the Door and verdant...
15091Mary Smith Cranch to Abigail Adams, 20 August 1774 (Adams Papers)
I thank you my dear Sister for all your kind offers. I have not been able yet to get Miss Dolly...
15092To John Adams from John Trumbull, 20 August 1774 (Adams Papers)
In the county of Worcester, the people, at a general meeting, have resolved that no court shall...
15093[Diary entry: 20 August 1774] (Washington Papers)
20. Rid with Mrs. Washn. to Alexa. & returnd to Dinner.
15094[Diary entry: 20 August 1774] (Washington Papers)
20. Very warm with little or No Wind.
15095From George Washington to George William Fairfax, 20 August 1774 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to George William Fairfax, 20 Aug. 1774. On 30 June 1786 GW wrote Fairfax :...
15096To George Washington from Gilbert Simpson, 20 August 1774 (Washington Papers)
This Coms To Let you know that your Mill is Likely To goo By Christmas provided I Can get Iron...
150971774. Aug. 21. Sunday. (Adams Papers)
Went to Meeting at the old Presbyterian Society, where Dr. Pemberton formerly preached. We heard...
15098To John Adams from William Tudor, 21 August 1774 (Adams Papers)
The great Obligations your Friendship has laid me under would render me inexcusable to neglect...
15099[Diary entry: 21 August 1774] (Washington Papers)
21. At home all day. Mr. Moylan, Doctr. Craik, & Mr. Fitzgerald Dind here. The latter went away....
15100[Diary entry: 21 August 1774] (Washington Papers)
21. Much such a day as the former.
151011774. Aug. 22. Monday. (Adams Papers)
This Morning We took Mr. McDougal into our Coach and rode three Miles out of Town, to Mr. Morine...
15102[Diary entry: 22 August 1774] (Washington Papers)
22. Doctr. Craik went away after Breakfast, & Mr. Moyland after Dinner havg. Rid with [him] to...
15103[Diary entry: 22 August 1774] (Washington Papers)
22. Wind very fresh from the So. West—otherwise exceeding warm.
151041774 Aug. 23. Tuesday. (Adams Papers)
We went upon the new Dutch Church Steeple and took a View of the City. You have a very fine View...
15105[Diary entry: 23 August 1774] (Washington Papers)
23. At home all day alone.
15106[Diary entry: 23 August 1774] (Washington Papers)
23. Lowering in the Morning with fine Showers afterwards. Wind Northerly & a little Cool.
15107From James Madison to William Bradford, 23 August 1774 (Madison Papers)
The receipt of your’s of the first inst. was peculiarly acceptable to me; the enjoyment of your...
15108To Thomas Jefferson from Ebenezer Hazard, with Jefferson’s MS Memoranda, 23 August 1774 (Jefferson Papers)
As the Collection, mentioned in the Proposals annexed, is a Matter of Importance to the Colonies...
151091774 Aug. 24. Wednesday. (Adams Papers)
This Day Cushing and Paine went over to Long Island to dine with Phill. Livingston. Adams and I...
15110[Diary entry: 24 August 1774] (Washington Papers)
24. At home all day alone.
15111[Diary entry: 24 August 1774] (Washington Papers)
24. Misting all day & sometimes Rain. In the Evening a settled Rain. Wind at No. East but not...
15112From George Washington to John Dalton, 24 August 1774 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to John Dalton, 24 Aug. 1774. John Dalton wrote GW on 25 Aug. that he had...
15113From George Washington to Bryan Fairfax, 24 August 1774 (Washington Papers)
Your Letter of the 5th Instt came to this place, forwarded by Mr Ramsay, a few days after my...
151141774 Aug. 25. Thursday. (Adams Papers)
Mr. Mathew Cushing came and escorted Us into Trinity Church and Church Yard. Under the Chancell...
15115[Diary entry: 25 August 1774] (Washington Papers)
25. Ditto. Mrs. Slaughter dind here.
15116[Diary entry: 25 August 1774] (Washington Papers)
25. Cloudy in the Morning, but clear afterwards. Wind at No. West.
15117To George Washington from John Dalton, 25 August 1774 (Washington Papers)
I received your favour of Yesterday relative Collo. Fairfax’s instructions to you about the...
151181774 Aug. 26. Fryday. (Adams Papers)
This Morning We went to see the City Hall, the Chamber where the Supream Court sitts, and that...
15119[Diary entry: 26 August 1774] (Washington Papers)
26. Ditto. All day alone.
15120[Diary entry: 26 August 1774] (Washington Papers)
26. Clear and very pleasant. Wind at No. West.
151211774 Aug. 27. Saturday. (Adams Papers)
Went to view the City of Brunswick, there is a Church of England, a Dutch Church and a...
15122[Diary entry: 27 August 1774] (Washington Papers)
27. Went to the Barbacue at Accatinck.
15123[Diary entry: 27 August 1774] (Washington Papers)
27. Pleasant, & clear with but little Wind.
151241774 Aug. 28. Sunday. (Adams Papers)
Heard Dr. Witherspoon all Day. A clear, sensible, Preacher. Mr. Mason came to see us. We sent a...
15125John Adams to Abigail Adams, 28 August 1774 (Adams Papers)
I received your kind Letter, at New York, and it is not easy for you to imagine the Pleasure it...
15126From John Adams to William Tudor, 28 August 1774 (Adams Papers)
I received your obliging Letter at New York, and it was peculiarly acceptable to me and my...
15127[Diary entry: 28 August 1774] (Washington Papers)
28. Went to Pohick Church. Messrs. Stuart, Herbert, Mease, Doctr. Jenifer Mr. Stone & Mr. Digges...
15128[Diary entry: 28 August 1774] (Washington Papers)
28. Clear but turning Warm. Wind Southerly.
15129From George Washington to Sarah Bomford, 28 August 1774 (Washington Papers)
In acknowledging the receipt of your obliging favour of the 25th of May ⟨(w⟩hich came to my hands...
151301774 Aug. 29. Monday. (Adams Papers)
Rode to Trenton upon Delaware River, to break fast. At Williams’s the Tavern at Trenton Ferry, We...