154011774 Fryday. Oct. 21. (Adams Papers)
Dined at the Library Tavern with Messrs. Marcoo’s Markoes and a dozen Gentlemen from the W. Indies and N. Carolina. A fine bowling Green here—fine Turtle, and admirable Wine. On this day Congress approved an “address to the people of Great-Britain” and a “memorial to the inhabitants of the British Colonies”; and Galloway, McKean, JA , and Hooper were named “a committee to revise the minutes of...
15402[Diary entry: 21 October 1774] (Washington Papers)
21. Dined at my lodging & Spent the Evening there also.
15403[Diary entry: 21 October 1774] (Washington Papers)
21. Warm and still lowering but no Rain.
15404Address to the People of Great Britain, 21 October 1774 (Jay Papers)
To the people of Great-Britain, from the delegates appointed by the several English colonies of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts-Bay, Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, Connecticut, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, the lower counties on Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolina, and South-Carolina, to consider of their grievances in general Congress, at Philadelphia, September 5th,...
154051774. Saturday. Octr. 22. (Adams Papers)
Dined in the Country, with Mr. Dickinson, with all the Delegates from N. England. Mr. Duane, Mr. Reed, Mr. Livingstone &c.
15406[Diary entry: 22 October 1774] (Washington Papers)
22. Dined at Mr. Griffins & drank Tea with Mrs. Roberdeau. Mary Bostwick Roberdeau (d. 1777), daughter of Rev. David Bostwick of New York, was the wife of Daniel Roberdeau, a Philadelphia merchant and Patriot.
15407[Diary entry: 22 October 1774] (Washington Papers)
22. Very foggy & lowering Morning but clear and warm afterwards. In the Evening Rain.
154081774. Sunday. Octr. 23. (Adams Papers)
Heard Mr. Piercy, at Mr. Sprouts. He is Chaplain to the Countess of Huntingdon. Comes recommended to Mr. Cary of Charlestown, from her, as a faithful servant of the Lord. No Genius—no Orator. In the Afternoon I went to the Baptist Church and heard a trans Alleganian—a Preacher, from the back Parts of Virginia, behind the Allegany Mountains. He preached an hour and an half. No Learning—No Grace...
15409[Diary entry: 23 October 1774] (Washington Papers)
23. Dined at my lodgings and spent the Evening there.
15410[Diary entry: 23 October 1774] (Washington Papers)
23d. Foggy Morning but clear and warm afterwds.
154111774. Monday. Octr. 24. (Adams Papers)
In Congress, nibbling and quibbling—as usual. There is no greater Mortification than to sit with half a dozen Witts, deliberating upon a Petition, Address, or Memorial. These great Witts, these subtle Criticks, these refined Genius’s, these learned Lawyers, these wise Statesmen, are so fond of shewing their Parts and Powers, as to make their Consultations very tedius. Young Ned Rutledge is a...
15412To Benjamin Franklin from Jan Ingenhousz, 24 October 1774 (Franklin Papers)
Abstract: Ingenhousz letterbook, Gemeente-Archief, Breda That every body here expects his vindication but that I begin to suspect it will not be published till the American affairs are settled; that I allwas looked upon America as the abode of tranquillity. That I was much pleased with the translation of his work in Fransh. That mr. Reich Van der schoot gardiner to the Emperour has sollicited...
15413[Diary entry: 24 October 1774] (Washington Papers)
24. Dined with Mr. Mease & Spent the Evening at the New Tavern.
15414[Diary entry: 24 October 1774] (Washington Papers)
24. Foggy again in the forenoon, but clear afterwds. & Warm.
15415To George Washington from Benjamin Harrison, Peyton Randolph, and Richard Bland, 24 October 1774 (Washington Papers)
We Depute Colo. George Washington to sign our Names to any of the Proceedings of this Congress. LS , in the hand of Benjamin Harrison, DLC:GW . In PHi : Dreer Collection, there is a document in GW’s hand listing the Virginia delegates to the First Continental Congress with the number of votes each received in the August convention: “Peyton Randolph Esqr. 104[,] Richd Henry Lee 100[,] Geo....
154161774 Tuesday [25 October]. (Adams Papers)
Dined with Mr. Clymer. General Lee &c. there.
15417[Diary entry: 25 October 1774] (Washington Papers)
25. Dined at my lodgings.
15418[Diary entry: 25 October 1774] (Washington Papers)
25. Again foggy in the forenoon but clear and warm afterwards.
154191774. Wednesday [26 October]. (Adams Papers)
Dined at Home. This Day the Congress finished. Spent the Evening together at the City Tavern—all the Congress and several Gentlemen of the Town. Among other things Congress this day debated and approved the address to the people of Quebec, signed the address to the King, voted a resolution of thanks to the Pennsylvania Assembly “for their politeness to this Congress,” and “then dissolved...
15420The Continental Congress to Franklin, William Bollan, Edmund Burke, Charles Garth, Arthur Lee, Thomas Life, and Paul … (Franklin Papers)
LS : Library of Congress This letter from the Congress over the signature of its president carried to England the official news, so long awaited, of what had happened in Philadelphia. The letter was drafted at the end of the session by a committee of two and approved on the last day, October 26. Charles Thomson, the Secretary of the Congress, enclosed it in a covering letter of the same date...
15421To Benjamin Franklin from Charles Thomson, 26 October 1774 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Library of Congress This day the congress broke up, the papers are not all got ready, but will be sent to you by the next opportunity. As a vessel sails to Morrow Morning early I am ordered to forward to you the petition to the King. I have the pleasure to inform you that at the last session of Assembly you are continued Agent for this province, of which you will no doubt receive a...
15422[Diary entry: 26 October 1774] (Washington Papers)
26. Dined at Bevans’s, and Spent the Evening at the New Tavern. After approving an address to be printed for distribution among the inhabitants of Quebec, the First Continental Congress adjourned ( JCC Worthington Chauncey Ford et al., eds. Journals of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789 . 34 vols. Washington, D.C., 1904–37. , 1:113–14). GW and Richard Henry Lee were the only members of the...
15423[Diary entry: 26 October 1774] (Washington Papers)
26. Foggy & misting all the forenoon. In the Evening Rain.
154241774. Thursday. Octr. 27. (Adams Papers)
Went this Morning with Mr. Tudor to see the Carpenters Hall, and the Library, and to Mr. Barrells and Bradfords, and then to the State House to see the Supream Court sitting. Heard Mr. Wilcox and Mr. Reed argue a Point of Law concerning the Construction of a Will. Three Judges, Chew, Willing and Moreton.
15425[Diary entry: 27 October 1774] (Washington Papers)
27. Set out on my return home. Dined at Chester and lodged at Newcastle.
15426[Diary entry: 27 October 1774] (Washington Papers)
27. Much such a day as yesterday.
15427To George Washington from Bryan Fairfax, 27 October 1774 (Washington Papers)
I have disposed of the Kittocktan Tract to Mr Threlkeld for something more than you mentioned; but I would not have done it for £50 more if I had thought You wanted it and was not in immediate Want of Money. I shall be glad to know what Sort of Money You would choose to receive and at what Rates, and when You sett off to Williamsburg that if possible I may wait on You in Time. Our Compliments...
15428To George Washington from Andrew Morton, 27 October 1774 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Andrew Morton, 27 Oct. 1774. This letter is listed in Thomas Birch’s Sons catalog no. 663, item 71, 21–23 April 1891.
154291774. Fryday. Octr. 28. (Adams Papers)
Took our Departure in a very great Rain, from the happy, the peacefull, the elegant, the hospitable, and polite City of Phyladelphia.—It is not very likely that I shall ever see this Part of the World again, but I shall ever retain a most greatefull, pleasing Sense, of the many Civilities I have received, in it. And shall think myself happy to have an opportunity of returning them.—Dined at...
15430To Benjamin Franklin from J. Warner Phipps, 28 October 1774 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society A Society of Gentlemen, Friends to the Cause of Liberty, have been wont for many years past to Dine together at the Pauls head Tavern in Cateaton Street on the 4: November in Commemoration of King Williams Landing, and of the Glorious Revolution that Ensued thereon. I have the Honour this year to be one of their Stewards and as many of your Friends of the...
15431To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Williams, Jr., 28 October 1774 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Although you will be but a very little Time absent, I can’t refrain from communicating the News I have just received from America, as it discovers a Firmness, and Resolution, which I think do honour to our Countrymen; therefore must give you Pleasure. In a Philadelphia Paper of the 21st of September, which comes via Liverpool, is an Account of the...
15432[Diary entry: 28 October 1774] (Washington Papers)
28. Breakfasted at the Buck Tavern. Dined at Downs’s & lodged at New town upon Chester.
15433[Diary entry: 28 October 1774] (Washington Papers)
28. Showery through the day. Wind Easterly.
154341774. Saturday. Octr. 29. (Adams Papers)
Rode to Prince Town, where We dine, at the sign of Hudibrass.— Vacation at Nassau Hall. Dr. Witherspoon out of Town. Paine recollected the Story of Mr. Keiths Joke upon him at Howlands of Plymouth, the Time of the Stamp Act. Paine said he would go to making brass Buckles. Keith said he might do that to great Advantage for his Stock would cost him nothing. Lodged at Farmers in Brunswick.
15435[Diary entry: 29 October 1774] (Washington Papers)
29. Breakfasted at Rockhall & reachd Annapolis in the Afternoon.
15436[Diary entry: 29 October 1774] (Washington Papers)
29. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly & fresh in the forenoon but less of it afterwds.
154371774. Sunday. Octr. 30. (Adams Papers)
My Birthday. I am 39 Years of Age.—Rode to Elizabeth Town in New Jersey, where We are to dine. Rode down to Elizabeth Town Point, and put our Carriage and all our Horses into two Ferry Boats. Sail’d or rather rowed, Six Miles to a Point on Staten Island where We stoped and went into a Tavern. Got to Hulls in New York, about 10 O Clock, at night.
15438[Diary entry: 30 October 1774] (Washington Papers)
30. Breakfasted at Mr. Calverts & reachd home abt. 3 Oclock.
15439[Diary entry: 30 October 1774] (Washington Papers)
30. Clear and pleasant. Wind westerly.
154401774 Monday. Oct. 31. (Adams Papers)
Mr. McDougall, Mr. Scott, Captn. Sears, Mr. Platt, Mr. Hewes came to see us. All but the last dined with us. Walked to see the new Hospital, a grand Building. Went to the Coffee House. Mr. Cary and Dr. Loring dined with us. The Sons of Liberty are in the Horrors here. They think they have lost ground since We passed thro this City. Their Delegates have agreed with the Congress, which I suppose...
15441[Diary entry: 31 October 1774] (Washington Papers)
31. At home all day.
15442[Diary entry: 31 October 1774] (Washington Papers)
31. Much such a day as the preceeding one.
15443From George Washington to John Tayloe, 31 October 1774 (Washington Papers)
As I return’d late last Night from Philadelphia, It will not be in my power, with any sort of convenience, to attend the assembly (in case of its setting, which, as I have heard nothing of the Governors return, seems doubtful) till after the Sale of Colo. Mercers Estates; and therefore, as I can have no oppertunity of seeing you before, permit me to hope, & indeed press you, to be there; as...
15444To George Washington from Lord Stirling, 31 October 1774 (Washington Papers)
The Delaware Lottery haveing been drawn Last Month, I now; (which is as soon as the printer hath put it in my power) send you enclosed some of the printed List of the Numbers of the Tickets which have been so fortunate as to draw the prizes in that Lottery. On the foot Hereof you have the state of the Tickets sent you, out of which you will be pleased to deduct such Cash prizes as are due to...
15445[November 1774] (Washington Papers)
Novr. 1. At home all day. Mr. Ramsay, Mr. Muir, Mr. Rob. Harrison & Doctr. Rumney came here to Dinner & stayed all Night. 2. The Gentlemen went away after Breakfast. I rid to the Mill. Mr. Ben. Dulany & Wife came here to Dinner & stayd all Night as did Mr. R. Thompson. Richard Thompson was living on the Maryland side of the Great Falls of the Potomac, where he was trying to establish a...
15446Acct. of the Weather in Novr. [1774] (Washington Papers)
Novr. 1st. Clear & pleasant, but somewhat Cool till Eveng. then Rain. 2. Again cool & somewhat lowering. 3. Clear & pleasant but little Wind. 4. Cool but clear with but little Wind. 5. Very pleasant with but little [wind]. 6. Clear & pleasant in the forenoon but lowering & cold in the Afternoon. Wind Easterly. 7. Lowering and cold. 8. Tolerably pleasant not being so cool. 9. Cold Wind hard at...
15447Cash Accounts, November 1774 (Washington Papers)
Cash Novr 5— To Cash recd from Messrs Henley & Call for 17 Barl of common Flour & 20 Do of Midlings—Nett 7952 lbs. @ 12/ prCt [£] 50. 9. 9 To Cash recd from Captn Conway 50. 0. 0 9— To Ditto for Balle recd from Messrs Hooe & Co. for 660 Bls of Supr fine Flour 673. 5. 1 11— To Ditto recd from Bryan Fairfax Esqr. 144. 7. 2 To Ditto recd from Mr Wm Digges Balle Acct 5.14.11 20— To Ditto recd...
15448[November 1774] (Adams Papers)
Left Brother Paine at New York to go by the Packett to New Port. Rode to Cocks at Kings bridge to break fast, to Havilands at Rye to Dinner, and to Knaps at Horse Neck in Greenwich to lodge. Rode to Bulkleys at Fairfield to dinner, and to Captn. Benjamins of Stratford to lodge. We design to Great Swamp to day. 42 miles. At Newhaven, Coll. Dyer, Deane and Sherman, Mr. Parsons, the new Speaker...
154491774. Tuesday. Novr. 1. (Adams Papers)
Left Brother Paine at New York to go by the Packett to New Port. Rode to Cocks at Kings bridge to break fast, to Havilands at Rye to Dinner, and to Knaps at Horse Neck in Greenwich to lodge.
15450To Benjamin Franklin from Charles Thomson, 1 November 1774 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Library of Congress I have the honour to forward to you, the Address to the King and an Address to the people of Great Britain and these colonies. I was in hopes by this opportunity to have sent you the Journal of the proceedings of the congress which is in the press. I hope administration will see and be convinced that it is not a little faction, but the whole body of American...