156811[Diary entry: 7 June 1788] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 7th. Thermometer at 74 in the Morning—82 at Noon and 82 at Night. Clear morning—but clouds arising about Noon, produced one or two showers (of no long continuance) about one Oclock, with thunder & lightning—but little Wind. Visited the Ferry, & Frenchs Plantations. At the first, the Plows & harrows were at Work as usual and the other hands planting Potatoes, but as the ground was very...
156812Circular Letter to the State Societies of the Cincinnati, 1 January 1784 (Washington Papers)
After taking all the various circumstances into mature consideration, I have thought proper to appoint the City of Philadelphia to be the place for the general meeting of the Society of Cincinnati on the first monday in May next, agreeably to the original Institution—The object of this Letter is to communicate timely information thereof, that proper notice may be given to the Delegates of your...
156813[October 1769] (Washington Papers)
Octr. 1. Dined at Belvoir with Mrs. Washington and Patcy Custis. Returnd in the Evening. 2. Colo. Carlyle and two Daughters—Captn. Brady and Captn. Posey dined here. captn. brady : possibly William Brady, captain of the Berkeley County militia, later captain in Stephenson’s Rifles and captain of the 11th Virginia Regiment in the Continental line. Brady resigned in 1778 and was awarded 4,000...
156814From George Washington to George Clinton, 15 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
It appears by the certificates in possession of Thomas Done, the bearer of this letter that he was a soldier in a company of Artillery commanded by Capt. Lamb, and that he lost his sight in the service. He has applied to me to direct him in what manner he may obtain the public provision made for persons in his situation. As the company to which he belonged was raised in the state of New York,...
156815[Diary entry: 29 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 29th. Mercury at 42 in the Morning and the same at Noon & Night. Raining until about 10 Oclock when it ceased. About 12 the Sun appeared and the day became exceedingly pleasant afterwards. The Wind, until some time after noon came from the Southward but not very fresh. Towards the evening it inclined to the westward more—blew fresh & grew cold.
156816General Orders, 23 January 1777 (Washington Papers)
Major Proctor is directed to inspect and arrange the Artillery, in such manner as he shall think best, for the defence of this place, taking care to have such repairs immediately made, as may be wanting, with horses allotted to each piece, and all necessary harness ready. The Brigadiers, and Colonels commanding Brigades, to make Returns of their men, to morrow morning. Varick transcript ,...
156817[Diary entry: 15 June 1796] (Washington Papers)
15. Cloudy but no Rain and tolerably cool.
156818[Diary entry: 12 February 1790] (Washington Papers)
Friday 12th. Sat from 9 Oclock untill 11 for Mr. John Trumbull for the purpose of Drawing my picture. A good deal of Company (Gentlemen & Ladies) to visit Mrs. Washington this afternoon.
156819[Diary entry: 5 February 1772] (Washington Papers)
5. Very severe Frost. River quite froze. Morng. clear & not very cold but the Wind coming out at No. West it became very much so. Clear all day.
156820From George Washington to James Watson, 1 May 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have recd your favr of the 24th ulto informing me of your being appointed by the State of Connecticut to purchase the quota of Rum and Hay required by Congress, and desiring to be made acquainted with the places of deposit—I have already, in conformity to the tenor of the Resolve, pointed out to His Excellency Governor Trumbull the different places at which the several Articles required are...