156821General Orders, 9 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
The General Court Martial whereof Col. Brodhead is president, is to sit to morrow morning, at eight o’clock; the members to attend precisely at that time, at the horseman’s tent, by the artillery park. By General Orders of Septr 13th the distribution of tents was thus directed. One soldier’s tent for the field officers of each regt. One ditto for every four commissioned officers. One ditto for...
156822To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, [15 March 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
[Mount Vernon, March 15, 1799. Letter not found.] “List of Letters from G—— Washington to General Hamilton,” Columbia University Libraries.
156823From George Washington to Thompson & Veitch, 3 August 1795 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Thompson & Veitch, 3 Aug. 1795. On this day, GW wrote the Alexandria, Va., firm of Thompson & Veitch to thank them for sending him a Cheshire cheese. A purported ALS of this letter was listed in Sotheby’s Catalogue of Valuable Printed Books Autograph Letters, Historical Documents, Etc., 6 June 1950.
156824Circular on the State of American Agriculture, 25 August 1791 (Washington Papers)
Some enquiries having been made of me by important Characters on the state of agriculture in America, comprehending its Several relations, and intended to ascertain the value of our lands, with their yield in the several kinds of grain, grass &ca—the prices of farming stock, the prices of produce &ca together with a list of the Taxes in the different States, which may in any way affect the...
156825From George Washington to John Moylan, 12 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
By a Letter of the 6th from the Asst Secry at War, I find a quantity of Clothing was ready for transportation, & cannot but flatter myself it has been forwarded in the course of the last week as all the Articles are extremely wanted by the Troops at this vigorous season. I am sorry to observe by a Letter from you to Mr Jackson, that the amount of shirts which have been and are to be sent on...
156826From George Washington to Brigadier General James Mitchell Varnum, 18 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
A Body of the Enemy marched last night from Philada and crossed the Bridge at the middle ferry and proceeded to Chester. Their numbers are variously reported from 1500 to 3000 but I imagine the former is most likely, altho’ some people from the City think they are much lessened upon their lines. They this day embarked their Horses from Chester on Board Brigs and Ships. This would seem as if...
156827[Diary entry: 24 February 1769] (Washington Papers)
24. Morning cloudy but not frozen. Aft[ernoon] clear & cooler than for some days past wind being at No. West.
156828[Diary entry: 27 September 1771] (Washington Papers)
27. Clear and pleasant with the Wind Southerly and warm.
156829[Diary entry: 21 May 1769] (Washington Papers)
21. Crossd over to my own Plantation. Dined at Todds & lodgd at Port Royal.
156830From George Washington to Major General Benjamin Lincoln, 3 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
You will perceive by the inclosed Copy of a Resolution which came to hand last night, that Congress have determined on measures for securing Charles Town, in case the Enemy should form an expedition against it, and have appointed you to command there. I have nothing to add upon the subject, except my assurances, that you will have, as you have had upon all occasions, my warmest wishes for your...