158611From George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, 7 September 1792 (Washington Papers)
The last Post brought me your letter of the first instant, with the enclosures respecting the disorderly conduct of the Inhabitants of the Western Survey of the District of Pennsylvania, in opposing the execution of what is called the Excise Law; & of the insults which have been offered by some of them to the Officers who have been appointed to collect the duties on distilled spirits agreeably...
158612From George Washington to Thomas Snowden, 3 October 1788 (Washington Papers)
The cost of the Plough which you were so obliging as to have made and sent to me has never yet been presented—I am ready to pay it to you or [to] your order on demand. Will you permit me again to request the favor of you to procure me another exactly like the former and as perfectly made—both Iron and wood—as it can be by your best workmen? I like the other so well that I mean to get into the...
158613From George Washington to Joseph Reed, 24 June 1781 (Washington Papers)
In the course of our expected operations we shall stand in need of a species of troops, which are not at present to be procured either in this Army or in any of the States to the Northward of Pennsylvania—They are expert Rifle Men. The use of these Men will be to fire into the embrasures and to drive the enemy from their parapets when our approaches are carried very near to their Works....
158614[Diary entry: 27 November 1797] (Washington Papers)
27. Wind in the same place & cold. Mer. No acct. taken.
158615[Diary entry: 3 March 1787] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 3d. Mercury at 31 in the Morning—42 at Noon and 40 at Night. Very rainy Morning and till towards Noon—when it ceased, but no sun appeared all day. Wind, tho’ very little of it, was at No. Et. The Revd. Mr. Weems, and yg. Doctr. Craik who came here yesterday in the afternoon left this about Noon for Port Tobo. Doctr. Stuart came here in the evening. Mason Locke Weems (1759–1825), born...
158616From George Washington to James Livingston, 8 February 1777 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday honored me with yr two favs. of the 22d & 25th Ult. —Had the Success that was reasonably expected from the Expedition undertaken by Genl Heath attended our Arms, I had flattering hopes of congratulating my Country on the happy Event of circumscribg her unnatural Foe within very narrow limits, and fair prospect of retardg their early Operations in the next Campain ’till We were...
158617[Diary entry: 17 May 1773] (Washington Papers)
17. Dined again at Govr. Penns & spent the Evening at the Jocky Club. The Jockey Club was formed in 1766 to promote racing and the breeding of good horses. Many prominent men in Philadelphia were members, including Governor Penn, president of the club, and John Cadwalader, vice-president ( JACKSON Joseph Jackson. “Washington in Philadelphia.” Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography 56...
158618From George Washington to Moses Hazen, 1 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
You will be pleased to halt the Regiment under your Command at Pompton, as near the House called the Yellow House (Curtis’s) as may be convenient. You will detach a Captain with 50 Men to the Block House in the Clove, a little beyond Sufferans, & give him Orders to releive the Party now there—who are to join their Regt as soon as possible—The releiving Officer will take Directions for his Duty...
158619[Diary entry: 30 July 1771] (Washington Papers)
30. Sowed Turneps at Home House.
158620General Orders, 10 August 1776 (Washington Papers)
Great Complaints are made of the soldiers taking away the flat bottom’d Boats, which may now be wanted for the most important purposes; The General absolutely forbids any person, medling with them, at the place where they are stationed but by order of General Putnam, in writing, or by one of his Aide-de-Camp; and the officer of the main guard is to detach a Subaltern, and thirty men, who are...
158621From George Washington to Elias Dayton, 12 January 1782 (Washington Papers)
You will be pleased to furnish a Subalterns Guard upon the order of the Secretary of War, who will give directions to the Officer. They are intended to collect the prisoners of War in Jersey and conduct them to this place. I am Sir Yr most obt Servt NjMoNP .
158622From George Washington to James Craik, 8 September 1789 (Washington Papers)
The letter with which you favored me on the 24th ultimo came duly to hand, and for the friendly sentiments contained in it, you have my sincere and hearty thanks. My disorder was of long and painful continuance, and though now freed from the latter, the wound given by the incision is not yet closed —Persuaded as I am that the case has been treated with skill, and with as much tenderness as the...
158623From George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, 17 July 1792 (Washington Papers)
I am extremely sorry to find by the enclosed letter that the affairs of France put on so disagreeable an aspect. As I know it is your intention to proceed immediately on, I will not ask you to call at Mt Vernon now but hope it is unnecessary to say that I shall be glad to see you on your way going or Returning. I am sincerely & Affecy Yrs ALS , DLC : Jefferson Papers. Jefferson docketed the...
158624[Diary entry: 14 July 1798] (Washington Papers)
14. Clear Morng. Mer. 62 but little Wd. 68 at Night—wind westerly. The Secy. of War left this after dinner.
158625[Diary entry: 16 October 1794] (Washington Papers)
16th. After an early breakfast we set out for Cumberland—and about 11 Oclock arrived there. Three miles from the Town I was met by a party of Horse under the command of Major Lewis (my Nephew) and by Brigr. Genl. Smith of the Maryland line, who Escorted me to the Camp; where, finding all the Troops under Arms, I passed along the line of the Army; & was conducted to a house the residence of...
158626[Diary entry: 4 March 1774] (Washington Papers)
4. Pleasant & Clear in the forenoon with the Wind Southerly. Afternoon lowering.
158627From George Washington to Christopher P. Yates, 1 August 1783 (Washington Papers)
I receive with the greatest pleasure your congratulations on the happy conclusion of a Peace—an Event which, as it establishes the liberties and independence of America must be pleasing to all, but particularly so to the worthy Inhabitants of this County who have had so large a portion of the Calamities of War. In the course of my tour thro a small part of this County, I have had an...
158628George Washington to John Jay, 23 April 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] April 23, 1779 . Asks why Continental frigates are kept in port. Asks if Conrad Alexandre Gérard is returning to France. Questions wisdom of supplying Bermudian ships with flour. Asks if “any thing … can be done to restore the credit of our currency.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
158629From George Washington to Robert Morris, 1 October 1781 (Washington Papers)
I use the present Opportunity to return to you the Bill drawn in my Favor on Messrs Richards & Comp y of New London—not having had an Opportunity to present it for Payment. Your Note of the 18th I have received, with your Letter directed to Major Genl Greene—the first good Opportunity will be improved for its, conveyance. With great Regard & Esteem I am Dear Sir Your St DLC : Papers of George...
158630From George Washington to William Greene, 13 December 1782 (Washington Papers)
By a Resolution of Congress of the 7h of August, there is to be, upon the 1st of January next, a Reform of all Regiments in the Continental Army which do not, at that time, consist of at least 500 Rank & File—But this being left somewhat at the discretion of the Secretary at War, he would wish, before he carries the Resolution into execution, to give those States, whose Corps are not a great...
158631[Diary entry: 26 February 1767] (Washington Papers)
26. Brisk wind from the Southward. Clear warm & pleasant. According to Colo. West the greatest part of the next Moon shoud be as this day—i.e. the same kind of weather that happens upon the thursday before the change will continue through the course of the next Moon at least the first & 2d. quarter of it. Quere is not this an old woman’s story.
158632[Diary entry: 1 July 1774] (Washington Papers)
July 1st. Very warm with but little Wind & that Southerly.
158633From George Washington to Alexander McDougall, 9 July 1781 (Washington Papers)
In Consequence of my Orders, some of the Troops from the Northern Frontier will soon arrive at West Point—all that shall arrive at that Post, you will be pleased to retain for its Security untill further Orders. I am sir Your most Obedient Servt CSmH .
158634From George Washington to William Livingston, 16 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
Till now I have not had a moments time to reply to your Excellencys several favors of the 12th 14th and 15th Inst. I find every disposition not only to afford security to the people of Monmouth, and lessen the duty of their militia; but, to prevent the illicit trade and correspondence complained of between the disaffected in that County, and the City of New-York, could it be effected by any...
158635From George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, 7 June 1794 (Washington Papers)
I approve of the plan proposed in your letter of the 4 inst. namely, that a power for making a loan of 800,000 dollars be lodged in Holland, to be used at the time specified in that letter. When the business of Algiers is arranged, it will be seen, whether it be proper to give the premium of two per cent for an engagement to have the loan ready when it is wanted. The remaining 200,000 dollars...
158636General Orders, 23 April 1779 (Washington Papers)
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158637From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 27 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have now before me your two letters of the 17th & 19th Instant. It is Strange Cols. Whitcomb & Phiney should have suffered their Claims to have remained so long unpaid. Their conduct is extremely reprehensible and must produce a great deal of Embarasments, if not some injustice. Have their Abstracts made out in such a way as shall appear agreable to propriety and the usual practice in such...
158638From George Washington to Adam Stephen, 1 February 1756 (Washington Papers)
If you find that a good road by Ross’s Mill can be so easily cut; the sooner it is set about the better. As the Governor is still silent concerning what I represented about building a Fort on Pattersons Creek; I would have you desist, at least for a while—and erect such Buildings as are absolutely necessary at Fort Cumberland, and no more. You may depend upon it, I shall take proper notice of...
158639From George Washington to Charles Carroll (of Carrollton), 25 August 1793 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 13th instant, recommending Captn Kilty as a fit person to succeed the late Colo. Ballard in the office of Surveyor of the Port of Baltimore, came duly to hand. The numerous and respectable applications which have been brought forward for that place is a pleasing evidence of the favourable light in which the offices under our general Government are viewed. And the weighty...
158640From George Washington to Bushrod Washington, 31 December 1798 (Washington Papers)
It gave me pleasure to hear by Judge Cushing, that you had returned from your Southern Circuit in good health. I presume you will soon have to undertake another journey, w⟨hen I shall hope⟩ to see you. I was not unmindful of your application in behalf of Captn Blackburne. But when the list of applicants came to be unfolded, it was found that there were so many requests of a similar nature,...