15511The Question Discussed, [19 November 1774] (Franklin Papers)
Reprinted from Verner W. Crane, Benjamin Franklin’s Letters to the Press, 1758–1775 (Chapel Hill,...
15512[Diary entry: 19 November 1774] (Washington Papers)
19. At home all day.
15513[Diary entry: 19 November 1774] (Washington Papers)
19. Clear and Cold. Wind hard at No. West all day.
15514From George Washington to Townshend Dade, Jr., 19 November 1774 (Washington Papers)
As it is necessary that the Free holders of this County should be convened, in order to make...
15515[Diary entry: 20 November 1774] (Washington Papers)
20. Set out for Wests Ordinary in order to attend Colo. Mercers Sale of the Bull run Land. Dined...
15516[Diary entry: 20 November 1774] (Washington Papers)
20. Not so cold as the two preceeding days wind not being so fresh—but in the same place.
15517[Diary entry: 21 November 1774] (Washington Papers)
21st. Attended at Wests Ordy. with Mr. James Mercer & sold all the Bull run Lands. Returnd to...
15518[Diary entry: 21 November 1774] (Washington Papers)
21. Snowing and raining all day and the greatest part of the Night. Wind at No. Et. & fresh.
15519[Diary entry: 22 November 1774] (Washington Papers)
22. At Colo. Peytons all day taking Bonds & making Conveyances.
15520[Diary entry: 22 November 1774] (Washington Papers)
22. Flying Clouds, & Wind fresh from the Northwest but not very cold.
15521[Diary entry: 23 November 1774] (Washington Papers)
23. Set out for Frederick, in order to sell Colo. Mercers Estate in that County. Dind at Morgan...
15522[Diary entry: 23 November 1774] (Washington Papers)
23. Wind in the same Quarter but more moderate & not cold.
15523[Diary entry: 24 November 1774] (Washington Papers)
24. Went to the Sale, which began at the Middle Plantation, at Willm. Dawson’s, the Head...
15524[Diary entry: 24 November 1774] (Washington Papers)
24. Southerly Wind, after a very white frost & Cloudy.
15525[Diary entry: 25 November 1774] (Washington Papers)
25. Sale continued at the same place where I again lodged. In the margin of his Virginia almanac...
15526[Diary entry: 25 November 1774] (Washington Papers)
25. Raining more or less till abt. one Oclock—then clear.
15527From George Washington to Edward Montagu, 25 November 1774 (Washington Papers)
[25 November 1774] . “The power of attorney from Colo. Mercer, Mr. Graval, & Miss Wroughton,...
15528[Diary entry: 26 November 1774] (Washington Papers)
26. Sale again—remained there.
15529[Diary entry: 26 November 1774] (Washington Papers)
26. Clear and pleasant, with but very little Wind.
15530From James Madison to William Bradford, 26 November 1774 (Madison Papers)
The pamphlets & letters you sent me were safely delivered about ten days after the date of them....
15531[Diary entry: 27 November 1774] (Washington Papers)
27. Still continued to sell at the same place where I again lodged.
15532[Diary entry: 27 November 1774] (Washington Papers)
27. Pleasant day, being clear with little or no Wind.
15533[Diary entry: 28 November 1774] (Washington Papers)
28th. Dined at Mr. Booths and returned to my Lodgings at Dawson’s. As no sales were held on...
15534[Diary entry: 28 November 1774] (Washington Papers)
28. Very pleasant after a very white frost. Southerly wind & Warm.
15535To George Washington from Craven Peyton, 28 November 1774 (Washington Papers)
The bearer hereof Mr Richard Butcher wants to Sell his Bills of Exchange and to strengthen its...
15536Note on “The Intended Speech for the Opening of … Parliament,” [29 November 1774] (Franklin Papers)
Among Franklin’s papers in the American Philosophical Society is a brief satire entitled...
15537[Diary entry: 29 November 1774] (Washington Papers)
29th. Continued the Sale at Dawson’s & finishd at that Plantation. GW was becoming increasingly...
15538[Diary entry: 29 November 1774] (Washington Papers)
29. Another very white frost. Wind fresh from the Southward. Rain at & all Night.
15539To George Washington from William Milnor, 29 November 1774 (Washington Papers)
Your favour of the 17th Inst. came to hand on fryday last, I have made the strictest search,...
15540[Diary entry: 30 November 1774] (Washington Papers)
30. Concluded the whole Sales at all the Plantations & went to, and dined at Alexanders where I...
15541[Diary entry: 30 November 1774] (Washington Papers)
30. It Continued Raining on & off till Noon then a close & Wet Snow till Night.
15542From George Washington to John Tayloe, 30 November 1774 (Washington Papers)
I was sorry to find by your favr of the 16th Instt that I was not likely to receive any...
15543To George Washington from George Muse, 30 November 1774 (Washington Papers)
As there is a peace with the Indians shall be obliged to you to have Deeds Executed for the land...
15544To Benjamin Franklin from David Barclay, [December 1774?] (Franklin Papers)
AL : Library of Congress D. Barclay’s respects, and desires to see Dr. Franklin this Evening on...
15545[December 1774] (Washington Papers)
Decr. 1st. At Alexanders till 12 oclock taking Bonds &ca. then set of for, & lodged at Leesburg....
15546Acct. of the Weather in Decr. [1774] (Washington Papers)
Decr. 1st. Clear and pleasant, with but little Wind and that Southerly. 2. Cool & frosty in the...
15547Cash Accounts, December 1774 (Washington Papers)
Cash Decr 1— To Ditto recd from Benjn Berry on the same Acct [Colo. Mercer’s Sale] [£] 1. 0. 0...
15548[Diary entry: 1 December 1774] (Washington Papers)
Decr. 1st. At Alexanders till 12 oclock taking Bonds &ca. then set of for, & lodged at Leesburg.
15549[Diary entry: 1 December 1774] (Washington Papers)
Decr. 1st. Clear and pleasant, with but little Wind and that Southerly.
15550To George Washington from Hanburys & Lloyd, 1 December 1774 (Washington Papers)
We wrote thee 14 Novemr ⅌ the Nancy Capt. Wise as ⅌ copy annex’d to which beg leave to refer...
15551[Diary entry: 2 December 1774] (Washington Papers)
2. Breakfasted at Moss’s and dined at home.
15552[Diary entry: 2 December 1774] (Washington Papers)
2. Cool & frosty in the Morning but very pleasant afterwards with but little Wind & that South.
15553To Benjamin Franklin from David Barclay and John Fothergill: Two Notes, 3 December 1774 (Franklin Papers)
ALS and AL and copies of both: Library of Congress These two notes set in train the final...
15554[Diary entry: 3 December 1774] (Washington Papers)
3. At home all day alone.
15555[Diary entry: 3 December 1774] (Washington Papers)
3. Clear & calm in the forenoon but lowering afterwards. Wind blowing fresh from So. Wt.
15556Barclay’s Plan of Reconciliation, [on or before 16 February 1775] (Franklin Papers)
AD (draft): Norfolk Record office; two copies: Library of Congress The answers returned to...
15557Franklin’s “Hints” or Terms for a Durable Union, [between 4 and 6 December 1774] (Franklin Papers)
AD and copy: Library of Congress On the evening of December 4, in response to Barclay’s and...
15558[Diary entry: 4 December 1774] (Washington Papers)
4. At home all day. Mr. Willis and a Mr. Harrison dind here & Parson Morton lodged here. Andrew...
15559[Diary entry: 4 December 1774] (Washington Papers)
4. Lowering Morning but Warm. Clear afterwards. Wind still Southerly.
15560From George Washington to George Mercer, 4 December 1774 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to George Mercer, 4 Dec. 1774. GW wrote a letter to Mercer on 5 April 1775...