157851General Orders, 26 October 1775 (Washington Papers)
As several of the Officers have not yet signified their intentions respecting the requisitions contain’d in the orders of the 22nd Instant, and as the Nature of the Case will admit of no delay—The General directs, that every Officer in the army, do forthwith declare to his Colonel or Commanding Officer of the regt to which he belongs, whether he will, or will not continue in the service, until...
157852Orders, 14 April 1756 (Washington Papers)
LB , DLC:GW .
157853[Diary entry: 31 October 1773] (Washington Papers)
31. At Colo. Bassetts all day.
157854[Diary entry: 10 June 1768] (Washington Papers)
10. Rid to Muddy hole Doeg Run and the Mill.
157855To John Jay from George Washington, 12 May 1793 (Jay Papers)
Being informed by Col o . Hamilton (yesterday) that you propose to commence your Southern tour tomorrow, I take the liberty of enclosing you letters to Gentlemen in the only places where I presume you will make any halt. I have not added one to Governor Lee of Virginia, because I conceive you are well acquainted with him;— nor have I done it to Gov r . Lee of Maryland, because, unless you make...
157856From George Washington to Samuel Washington, 31 January 1799 (Washington Papers)
Into what channel you put your letter of the 7th of November—is not for me to say, but this I can add, that it never came to my hands until the 13 th Instant; when, if you had put it into any Post-Office, it would have been received at this place in three or four days, and whilst I was in Philadelphia in three or four days more. It is of little avail, to investigate now, what has produced the...
157857Enclosure, 4 October 1776 (Washington Papers)
Table of Proposed Pay Increases for Officers Present Pay Suppose intended Difference 1 Colonel £15 £ 25 £ 10 1 Lieut. Colo. 12 20 8 1 Major 10 15 5 8 Capts. @ £8 64 £10
157858From George Washington to James McHenry, 12 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
I am pained to find by your Letter of the 30th Ulto, that you cannot get rid of your fever. Try change of Air—come to the Camp—Any thing to remove a disorder which seems to pursue you with unabating obstinacy, & may, if suffered to run on you any longer, become too powerful for Medicine. The Army has at length taken the Field, and is Encamped at this place; waiting a junction with the French...
157859[Diary entry: 21 April 1774] (Washington Papers)
21. Again very warm with very little Wind.
157860From George Washington to Col. Charles Mynn Thruston, 14 March 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Col. Charles Mynn Thruston, 14 Mar. 1777. In his letter to GW of 14 Mar., Thruston says, “I feel very sensibly for the honour done me in your kind and polite letter of this day.”
157861From George Washington to Capel & Osgood Hanbury, 23 June 1766 (Washington Papers)
Your favours of the 20th of Augt & 20th of Novr (which are all the Letters that have come to hand since mine of the 20th Septr) are now before me. When I was at Williamsburg in April last, I directed twelve Hhds of Master Custis’s Tobacco to be put on board Captn Esten & consignd to you; the Sales of which I hope will be pleasing, & the proceeds carried to the young Gentleman’s Account. Shoud...
157862From George Washington to Samuel Washington, 31 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 31st Ult. came to my hands by the last Post, from Philadelphia—It gave me much concern to find by it, that you were in such bad health. I hope this, if it should arrive safe, will find you much amended. It is a considerable time since I wrote to you —in truth it is rare for me to put pen to paper for private corrispondencies, so much is my time and attention engrossed by...
157863Cash Accounts, April 1769 (Washington Papers)
Cash Apl 25— To Cash recd for Fish £ 1. 0. 0 28— To Ditto recd from Captn H[anson] Marshall 2. 5. 6 To Ditto recd for Fish 6.14. 0 Contra April 1— By Cards 24/6—pd Mr [Walter] Magowan 1/6 1. 6. 0 By Cash given away 1/3—Charity 5/ 0. 6. 3 By William Skilling 2.15. 0 6— By John Alton 5. 0. 0
157864From George Washington to General William Howe, 4 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
I was sorry to learn an objection had been made to the residence of my commissioners at German Town, during the continuance of the negociation, as it served to give interruption to a business which we are mutually interested should proceed without more delay, than the nature of it requires. I had no idea but that the Gentlemen on both sides were to remain constantly at German Town till the...
157865From George Washington to Melancton Smith, 20 December 1784 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 27th of October came to my hands the 14th inst: the box of Plate is not yet arrived. It would have been very obliging in you, & would have done me an essential kindness, had you as soon as this Box arrived at New York (which you say was the latter part of summer) given me notice thereof by Post; altho’ there might have been no opportunity at that time, or in any short time...
157866George Washington to Abraham Skinner, 12 April 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] April 12, 1781 . Discusses exchange of prisoners. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
157867From George Washington to Armand-Louis de Gontaut Biron, duc de Lauzun, 10 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
I had not the Honor to receive your favor of the 1st instant, until the 7th—Being at that Time at Orange Town on a Conference with Sir Guy Carleton, it had a circuitous Route to make before it reached me—This Circumstance you will be so good as to admit as an Apology for my not giving you an earlier Reply. I have now the Honor to mention to you, as I did some Time ago to the Minister of...
157868George Washington to Comte d’Estaing, 22 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 22, 1778 . Reports that Major de Chouin will explain to D’Estaing the situation of both the enemy and the American army. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
157869From George Washington to Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, 30 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of this date came duly to hand —I shall certainly not undertake any thing (capital) without your knowledge—I wish for your opinion as a friend—not as commanding Officer of the light Troops—whether another attempt upon Stoney point by way of surprize, is eligible—(In any other manner under present appearances, and information, no good, I am sure, can result from it). Lord Cornwallis...
157870[Diary entry: 7 November 1773] (Washington Papers)
7. Dined at Mrs. Dangerfields & returnd to Colo. Bassetts in the Afternoon.
157871From George Washington to Robert Morris, 14 September 1795 (Washington Papers)
The motives which give birth to this letter, proceed as much from private friendship, as they do from a sense of public duty; whatever therefore may be the effect produced by it I presume on your excuse for the trouble it will give you. The letter herewith enclosed from Mr Scott (one of the Commissioners of the Fedl City) was met by me on my way to George Town, with another from Colo. Deakins...
157872From George Washington to Anne Louise DuBarry, 15 May 1796 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : to Anne Louise DuBarry, 15 May 1796. In DuBarry’s letter to GW of 28 July, she referred to “the Letter you honourd me with dated the 15th of may” (see GW to George Lewis, 28 April , n.2).
157873[Diary entry: 16 August 1781] (Washington Papers)
16th. Letters from the Marqs. de la Fayette & others, inform that Lord Cornwallis with the Troops from Hampton Road, had proceeded up York River & landed at York & Gloucester Towns where they were throwing up Works on the 6th. Inst. Lafayette to GW, 11 Aug. 1781 ( DLC:GW ).
157874[Diary entry: 25 October 1768] (Washington Papers)
25. Foggy Morng. & Clouds—with a good deal of Rain in the Afternoon & night from No. East.
157875From George Washington to Arthur St. Clair, 3 October 1782 (Washington Papers)
Not having had an Answer to my Letter of the 16th of Sepr—inclosing a Copy of One to you of the 8th of Augst respectg your Joing the Army—I am induced to think the last has failed as well as the first. I therefore commit one more Letter to the Care of the Secretary at War—I have to request, that immediately on the Receipt of this, you will proceed to, & assume the Command assigned to you in my...
157876[Diary entry: 26 August 1786] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 26th. Mercury at 68 in the Morning—77 at Noon And 73 at Night. A great deal of rain, in many hard showers fell in the course of last night. Morning cloudy, but clear after wards and warm. Rid to the Neck, Muddy hole, and Ferry plantations. At the two first (as also at Dogue run Plantation) the Plows & Hoes were stopped by the earth being surcharged with water. At the ferry, the cut of...
157877[Diary entry: 19 April 1767] (Washington Papers)
19. Wind at No. West & cool in the Morng. Afterwards still clear & very warm.
157878From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 24 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
It being indispensibly necessary that some general plan of operation should be settled for the present Campaign; and perceiving that Congress have been pleased to appoint you to command on the North River —I am to request, if you should not find it too inconvenient, that you will make a digression from your route thither, and favor me with a call at this Camp, that we may enter upon a...
157879From George Washington to Anthony Whitting, 10 March 1793 (Washington Papers)
I was very sorry to find by a letter which I received from Doctr Craik yesterday, that your old complaint had returned upon you again. I sincerely wish that it may go off easily, and that you may have no more returns. One means of preventing which, is to take care of yourself. That is, to attempt no more than the Doctor thinks you can accomplish without injury to your health; for you may be...
157880[Diary entry: 16 August 1767] (Washington Papers)
16. Cloudy & warm.
157881From George Washington to Christopher Richmond, 6 April 1785 (Washington Papers)
By the last Post Majr Jenifer transmitted me an Acct of my Continental Certificates as they had been Audited in your Office; by which there is a difference of £64.14.7⅛ short of my estimation of their value. This (for I did not go into the examination of figures) appears to have originated from the times of calculating the depreciation. I have always understood that depreciation was the same...
157882[Diary entry: 10 March 1760] (Washington Papers)
Monday Mar. 10th. No. W. wind and clear, but the Ground too Wet for Plowing. Rode to my Plantation and the Mill, & there partly agreed with Jerry Mitchell to rebuild my Mill when She runs dry in the Summer. Dispatchd Mulatto Jack to Frederick for some Mares from thence to Plow. The Snow (which was not more than an Inch & half deep) was entirely dissolvd today. Jeremiah Mitchell, an independent...
157883[Diary entry: 27 February 1773] (Washington Papers)
27. A Good deal of Rain fell in the Night. Morning Misting and day Cloudy—with the Wind at No. West but neither hard nor Cold. Afternoon quite clear & perfectly Calm.
157884From George Washington to Moses Hatfield, 17 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
I wrote to you on the 2d instant requesting to know what quantity of shoes you had upon hand and what you were likely to supply. Having recd no answer I am apprehensive that the letter never reached you—I have since recd a letter from the Board of War, desiring me to see you upon several matters relating to your department. You will therefore be pleased immediately upon the rect of this to...
157885From George Washington to Robert Howe, 21 June 1781 (Washington Papers)
I am favored with yours of this date, enclosing a Note from Mrs Mortier—to whom a Billet is also forwarded under cover to you, which I request you to transmit to her by the return of the Flag. You will have the goodness to suffer nothing at all to be landed from the flag, and to give orders for the departure of it as soon as may be with convenience; You will be pleased to give directions to...
157886[Diary entry: 10 June 1787] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 10th. Breakfasted by agreement at Mr. Powell’s, and in Company with him rid to see the Botanical garden of Mr. Bartram; which, tho’ Stored with many curious plts. Shrubs & trees, many of which are exotics was not laid off with much taste, nor was it large. From hence we rid to the Farm of one Jones, to see the effect of the plaister of Paris which appeared obviously great—First, on a...
157887[Diary entry: 24 June 1773] (Washington Papers)
24. But little Wind, and very Warm.
157888[Diary entry: 12 March 1768] (Washington Papers)
12. Large parts of my Wheat Field at Doeg Run—the same I believe at the Mill—were found to be exceedingly Injurd by the Frost (and I apprehend by the last frost abt. the 7 & 8th. Instt.). Upon examining the Wheat which appeard to be so much hurt, I found the Roots for the most part were entirely out of the ground. Some indeed had a small fibre or so left in, & here perhaps a green blade might...
157889General Orders, 23 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] For the day Tomorrow[:] Brigadier General Huntington[,] Lieutenant Colonels Sumner[,] Badlam[,] Brigade Major Darby [Officers] For Guard[:] This Day Major Talbot[,] Tomorrow Major Grier The Guards to parade at five o clock this afternoon near the York brigade where the Grand Parade is assigned for the present. A Sub. two serjeants and thirty rank and file for Fatigue from the right...
157890[Diary entry: 28 March 1760] (Washington Papers)
28. Clear, & Warm strong So[uther]ly Wind.
157891From George Washington to William Livingston, 22 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have been favor’d with your letter of the 13th inst. I must refer you for the particular circumstances attending the surprize of Colo. Baylor’s Regiment to those Officers and men who made their escape, and who are now in the Jersey’s. Those persons also in whose houses the Dragoons were quartered, may be able to assist in your report to Congress. And should any deserters have come from the...
157892From George Washington to James Muir, 24 February 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have received your letter of the 12th instant, and will direct my Manager Mr Pearce to pay my annual donation for the education of orphan children, or the children of indigent parents who are unable to be at the expence themselves. I had pleasure in appropriating this money to such uses—as I always shall in that of paying it. I confess, however, I should derive satisfaction from knowing what...
157893[Diary entry: 21 October 1773] (Washington Papers)
21. Lowering for most part of the day with a little Rain in the Evening.
157894Acct. of the Weather in March [1771] (Washington Papers)
Mar. 1st. Ground hard froze. Wind fresh & Cold in the forenoon—clear, calm, & warmer in the Afternoon. 2d. Lowering & Cloudy Morning (with the Ground frozen & Wind at No. East)—all the Afternoon Snowing. 3. Clear & Cool Wind being at No. West. Ground a little frozen. 4. Still, Cool, & frosty. Weather clear & Wind at No. West. 5. But little frost—day calm & the fore part of it clear, & very...
157895[Diary entry: 11 May 1774] (Washington Papers)
11. At home all day alone.
157896Enclosure: Invoice to Robert Cary & Company, 10 August 1764 (Washington Papers)
Invoice of Goods to be sent by Robert Cary Esqr. & Co. for the use of George Washington—Potomk Rivr Virga 2 pieces of Welch Cotton 4 dozn pr Plaid Hose No. 4 4 dozn pr Do Do N. 3 1 ps. Scarlet Shallon 2 ps. course Hessens 5 ps. Oznabrigs—or &ca fit for Negroes ware 2 ps. Irish Linnen @1/3 1 ps. Do Do @1/8 1 ps. Do Do @3/6 1 ps. brown Holland 1 knife for cuttg Hay 2 Iron Stew pan’s with close...
157897Advertisement for Runaway Slaves, 11 August 1761 (Washington Papers)
Ran away from a Plantation of the Subscriber’s, on Dogue Run in Fairfax , on Sunday the 9th Instant, the following Negroes, viz . Peros , 35 or 40 Years of Age, a well-set Fellow, of about 5 Feet 8 Inches high, yellowish Complexion, with a very full round Face, and full black Beard, his Speech is something slow and broken, but not in so great a Degree as to render him remarkable. He had on...
157898From George Washington to Daniel Parker, 16 July 1783 (Washington Papers)
The letters herewith enclosed will shew the Sum I am indebted to Colo. Henley, & by what means it arose. I shall thank you for discharging it. I have repeatedly called upon Mr Smith for the Amount of my Acct; as well for these Articles which you have procured for me in New York, as per those obtained from your Store at this place—I have not yet got it; tho I wish much to discharge the whole,...
157899George Washington to Sir Henry Clinton, 14 March 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 14, 1779 . Proposes a general cartel for exchange of prisoners. Will send commissioners to meet British commissioners “at such time and place as shall be judged convenient.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
157900From George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel John Taylor, 10 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have been duly favored with your letter of the 6th inst. The plan you have laid for obtaining intelligence appears to be very well calculated for the end at present. I wish you to turn your inquiries as far as possible or practicable to the ascertaining the extent of the preparations which the enemy may be making to procure waggons—Whether the Inhabitants of Long Island—York Island—and...