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...
156821From George Washington to Robert Cary & Company, 31 December 1772 (Washington Papers)
On the 20th of November from Williamsburg I advisd you of two Bills I had just drawn on you, desiring they might be placed to the Account of Mr Custis; one of them for One hundred and fifty pounds; & the other of Two hundred and fifty; the last of which was sold and will be presented to you for payment —the other I have taken in, having now of this date, drawn another in its place of One...
156822From George Washington to Henry Laurens, 7 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have been duly honoured with your Favors of the 4 & 5 Inst., and with the Resolutions and papers to which they refer. I have taken measures to communicate the New Establishment of the Army through the Line, and the sooner the arrangements can be made the better. Should there appear further regulations necessary, I shall take the liberty to offer my Sentiments respecting them. My principal...
156823From George Washington to Lafayette, 25 July 1785 (Washington Papers)
I have to acknowledge & thank you for your several favors of the 9th of February—19th of March & 16th of April, with their enclosures; all of which (the last only yesterday) have been received since I had the honor to address you in February. I stand before you as a Culprit; but to repent & be forgiven are the precepts of Heaven: I do the former—do you practise the latter, & it will be...
156824George Washington to William Livingston, 21 December 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] December 21, 1779 . States reasons that make it probable that British will attack Army’s winter quarters. Asks Livingston for support if this should happen. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
156825From George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 4 July 1796 (Washington Papers)
The Spanish Minister, Mr de Yrujo, spent two days with me, and is just gone. I caused it to be intimated to him, that as I should be absent from the Seat of the Government until the middle, or latter end of August, that I was ready to receive his letter of credence at this place. He answered (as I understood it) that his credentials were with his Baggage, on its passage to Philadelphia; and...
156826General Orders, 15 December 1777 (Washington Papers)
A field officer from each brigade, is to inspect immediately, all the men of his brigade, now with the baggage, and take from thence, to their brigades, every man who is able to do duty in the line—Major Snead is (till further orders) to take charge of the men remaining after this for the baggage guard, and report any who are left with the baggage contrary to this order. After Orders. The...
156827[Diary entry: 2 June 1772] (Washington Papers)
2. Very hot and Sultry in the forenoon, with a good deal of Rain & Wind in the afternoon (in Frederick) but not much at Mt. Vernon.
156828From George Washington to John Hancock, 19 December 1775 (Washington Papers)
Since writing you of this date, the Letter herewith Inclosed was put into my hands by Mr Eustice, who is in part the subject of it; thinking it necessary that you should be acquainted with the contents, & a safe oppertunity offering by Mr Irwin. I do myself the honour of Inclosing it, to shew more fully to Congress the views of Lord Dunmore. I am Sir Yr Most Obedt Sert ALS , DNA:PCC , item...
156829From George Washington to the U.S. Senate, 3 March 1796 (Washington Papers)
I nominate Oliver Elsworth, of Connecticut, to be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States; vice William Cushing, resigned. LS , DNA : RG 46, entry 52; copy, DLC:GW . The Senate approved this nomination on 4 March ( Senate Executive Journal, Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America: From the commencement of the First, to the termination...
156830From George Washington to Jeremiah Wadsworth, 7 December 1779 (Washington Papers)
Having received several representations of mal conduct in the Quarter Masters, and purchasing and issuing Commissaries at Coos I have determined, that the public and individuals may have justice done them, to direct Courts of Enquiry held upon the parties at this place. I have desired General Greene to summon General bailey who acts in his department, and you will be pleased to do the same by...
156831[Diary entry: 13 May 1786] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 13th. Thermometer at 60 in the Morning—64 at Noon and 64 at Night. Lowering all the forepart of the day with drops of rain (but no more) now and then. Evening clear—Wind variable, but mostly at So. Et. I rid to Muddy hole, Dogue run & Ferry plantations; and to the fishery at the latter. Ordered my People to quit hauling, and bring home my Seins. Finished (yesterday evening) planting...
156832From George Washington to James McHenry, 23 October 1782 (Washington Papers)
I am pained because I cannot answer the expectation & request of your letter of the 10th Instt—which only came to my hands on Sunday by the Post—to your satisfaction. To make such an application as you require to the Financier, would, I know, be unavailing—first, because he has most decidedly, refused to adjust, & discharge the claim of any Officer who is a resident in, & the subject of the...
156833From George Washington to Nicholas Rogers, 28 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
A few days ago I was hond with your polite and obliging favor of the 6th Instt accompanied by a miniature picture of Mrs Washington—I wish it was in my power to express as forcably as I feel, the lively sense I have of the repeated instances of your polite attention to her and myself—such tribute as unfeigned thanks afford, is presented to you with much sincerity; & if I knew how to make a...
156834[Diary entry: 6 February 1799] (Washington Papers)
6. Clear. Wind at No. Wt. Mer. 22. Calm & moderate in the Afternoon.
156835From George Washington to George Augustine Washington, 2 September 1787 (Washington Papers)
Your last letter of the 27th ulto came in due course of Post, and gave me the pleasure to hear that you had had a continuance of rain. Seasonable weather may bring on young Corn, & help that which was not too far gone. At any rate the Buck Wheat, and vegitables of every kind, must receive benefit. When I expressed a wish to have the race widened from the mill upwards, it was on a supposition...
156836[Diary entry: 24 July 1769] (Washington Papers)
24. Warm with a shower about 3 oclock in the Afternoon.
156837From George Washington to Jeremiah Powell, 27 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
I was honored with your letter of the 21st instant to day. It would have given me great pleasure had the evacuation of New York and the condition of our Affairs coincided with the wishes of the Council to have a detachment of the Army at Boston: But the enemy still remain in New York and their late conduct seems to evidence a determination to continue in that place, at least during the Winter....
156838From George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, 2 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
Since I had last the honor of addressing Your Excellency, the Embarkation which had been some time preparing, and which had undergone several changes; has sailed from New York. The Fleet, including the Convoys consisted of thirty two Sail, and left the Hook the 22nd Ulto. By the best information I have been able to obtain, the Light Infantry & Grenadiers, with some other Troops, which were at...
156839From George Washington to Col. Thomas Elliott, 10 February 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Col. Thomas Elliott, c.10 Feb. 1777. Elliott writes to GW on 22 Mar. that “your Letter . . . came to hand abt the tenth of Febry at which time . . . I then wrote you.”
156840[Diary entry: 21 May 1788] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 21st. Thermometer at 72 in the Morning—78 at Noon And 70 at Night. Clouds with the Wind pretty fresh from So. W. in the Morning. Easterly afterwards with the Rain in the Afternoon. Visited all the Plantations, and the Brick yard. In the Neck. The Plows & harrows were preparing for, and putting in Buck Wheat & the other hands were planting the Early black eye pease. At Muddy hole—all...
156841[Diary entry: 3 October 1799] (Washington Papers)
3. Morning lowering & calm. Mer. at 66—at highest it was 73 and at Night 72. It continued lowering & calm all day.
156842From George Washington to Comfort Sands, 16 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
When I conversed with you last on the subject of an Issuing Store at this place, or New Windsor, it was suggested that one might be so placed as to supply the Post at fish kill, the Hospital &ca without much inconvenience, and for this purpose I requested a return of the Number of Rations which were deliver’d for each that I might be enabled to judge with more propriety of the expediency of...
156843George Washington to the Board of War, 21 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Springfield [ New Jersey ] June 21, 1780 . Requests board to order recall of infantry of Major Henry Lee’s corps. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
156844From George Washington to James Wood, 12 September 1796 (Washington Papers)
By a recurrence to the Acts of the last Session of Congress, you will find one for disposing of the ungranted lands No. Wt of the Ohio; and for appointing a Surveyor General for the purposes therein mentioned. And you may have heard, that Mr DeWitt, who was Geographer to the Army at the close of the War, after the decease of Mr Erskine, and at present the Surveyor General of the State of New...
156845General Orders, 19 January 1782 (Washington Papers)
Commanding Officers of Regiments or Corps are not in future to furnish Servants or Waggoners from their Corps on any pretext whatever, with out an express order from the Commander in Chief or Officer Commanding the Army. Officers actually belonging to regiments or Corps and serving with them are to be allowed servants from their respective Corps in the following proportions. Infantry,...
156846General Orders, 14 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
For the day tomorrow Major Scott Brigade Qr Master from The Hampshire brigade. For duty the Jersey Battalion. The regiments which are not furnished with regimental Colours will immediately make application for them to Mr Frothingham, Commissary of military Store. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
156847From George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, 1 August 1792 (Washington Papers)
I learn with pleasure from the War Office, by the Secretary’s last dispatches, that our Northwestern frontier is in a state of tranquility: it may be construed into an indication that some of the messages which have been sent by Government have reached the hostile Tribes, and have occasioned them to deliberate thereon. Devoutly is it to be wished that the result may be favorable, both for...
156848[Diary entry: 17 November 1772] (Washington Papers)
17. Rid to the Plantations under Mr. Hill near Town & dined at Southalls.
156849[Diary entry: 11 June 1770] (Washington Papers)
11. Raining till 10 Oclock with the Wind at So. Et. Afterwards clear with little or no wind.
156850From George Washington to Brigadier General Samuel Holden Parsons, 17 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
I am favd with yours of the 14th by Maj. Humphry. I have consulted the Surgeon General upon the propriety of those of your Brigade coming on who have not had the small pox. He tells me he does not apprehend the least danger, as there is but one Woman in the whole Army who has it, and she will be removed. The Tents must be ordered to follow as they arrive and untill they do, you must make shift...
156851After Orders, 26 December 1755 (Washington Papers)
After Orders. The Deserters now confined in the Guard-House, are to be immediately handcuffed; and to be supported with bread and water only. LB , DLC:GW . Sgt. Henry Campbell and two soldiers deserted on Christmas Eve and were retaken on Christmas Day. See the Orders and After Orders of 25 Dec. 1755 .
156852[Diary entry: 18 October 1795] (Washington Papers)
18. Clear Wind pretty fresh. No. W. & S. W.
156853Remarks & Occurans. in June [1770] (Washington Papers)
June 25. Began to cut my Meadow at Doeg Run Quarter. 29. Finish’d it, & got the Hay all Stack’d. 30. Got my Mill Walls up to the 2d. Floor of the House—and then quitted it for Harvest. Began my Wheat Harvest in the Neck. This fragment of remarks and occurrences is in the possession of the superintendent of schools, Exeter, N.H.
156854Cash Accounts, April 1764 (Washington Papers)
Cash Apl 26— To Cash for March Acct £ 5. 0. 0 To Interest of Mrs [Joanna] McKenzies Bond 10.16. 0 27— To Collo. Fieldg Lewis pr Acct 12. 0. 0 To Interest of Mr Phil. Claiborne 14. 0. 0 30— To Cash of Mr Valentine 200. 0. 0 To Ditto of Collo. Lewis for a Bill of Excha. drawn in favour of J. P. Custis £100 Sterl. 160. 0. 0 To Ditto of Mr Jas Gibson for Bills drawn in behalf of Ditto £200 Sterlg...
156855[Diary entry: 19 February 1785] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 19th. Mercury at 40 in the Morning, 43 at Noon, and 48 at Night. Morning lowering, but the Clouds dispelling about Noon, it became warm & pleasant afterwards. The Sun set in a bank. Little or no wind at any time of the day. Went to Mr. Tripletts and rectified the mistakes in running the Lines and finished the business respecting the quantities of Land given in Excha. and the partition...
156856From George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 5 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
Colonel Olney writes me that he has taken up and confined at Providence Ensign Johnson of the Rhode Island Regiment for shamefully deserting from his Arrest occasioned by his ungentleman like conduct towards you. I shall be obliged to you to inform me what you know of the Affair, that I may be able to give the necessary directions. I am. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
156857From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 26 August 1783 (Washington Papers)
I am too sensible of the honorable reception I have now experienced, not to be penetrated with the deepest feelings of gratitude. Notwithstanding Congress appear to estimate the value of my life beyond any services I have been able to render the U. States yet I must be permitted to consider the Wisdom and Unanimity of our National Councils, the firmness of our Citizens, and the patience and...
156858From George Washington to William Crawford, 13 September 1767 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to William Crawford, 13 Sept. 1767. On 29 Sept. Crawford wrote to GW : “I was favioured, with two Letters from you, one dated the 13th, and the other the 17th instant.”
156859From George Washington to William Hartshorne, 6 March 1786 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to William Hartshorne, 6 Mar. 1786. On 6 Mar. Hartshorne wrote: “Your favor of this day I recd.”
156860From George Washington to William Heath, 16 October 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have received your Favors of 27th & 30th ulto. I make no Doubt but Sir Hry Clinton will make every Effort in his Power, for the Relief of Lord Cornwallis—His Attempts this Way, I trust, will prove ineffectual, unless very soon executed. In mine of the 12th inst. I informed, that our second Parallel was opened on the Night preceeding—That Day, the 13th & 14th—were employed in compleating our...