158961From George Washington to David Waterbury, 14 July 1781 (Washington Papers)
I request you will move with your Corps on the New Rochel Road towards East Chester this Evening, so as to be at the last mentioned place by day break tomorrow morng. You will then open a communication with the Army, by sending Parties to mile Square or Valentines Hill & receive further orders—I have mentioned the Object I have in veiw particularly to Major Humphrys, in confidence, I will...
158962[Diary entry: 3 August 1772] (Washington Papers)
3. At home all day alone.
158963From George Washington to Tobias Lear, 30 August 1798 (Washington Papers)
I have, at length, received the President’s answer (through the Secretary of War) to my request to be allowed a Secretary, who gives it as his opinion that I have an undoubted right to one, or all of my military family, if I find it convenient, and that their pay &c. will be allowed. And the Secretary having thrown a mass of Papers upon me which I have not looked into (being this moment...
158964Instructions to Colonel Henry Knox, 10 November 1776 (Washington Papers)
as it is more than probable (unless Genl Howe should throw his whole force into the Jerseys & bend his Course towards Philadelphia) that there will Scarce be a junction of our Troops again this Season; it may be well for you to Consider of a proper partition of the Field Artillery, Artillerists and Stores for each Service, and delay no time in the arrangement and dispatch of those destined for...
158965[Diary entry: 28 June 1769] (Washington Papers)
28. Rid to the Harvest Field at Doeg Run & returnd to Dinner.
158966Orders to Major General Israel Putnam, 21 May 1776 (Washington Papers)
I have reason to believe that the Provencial Congress of this Colony have in contemplation a scheme for Siezing the principal Tories, & disaffected Person’s on Long Island, in this City, & the Country round about; and that to carry the Scheme into Execution, they will be obliged to have recourse to the Military power for assistance. If this should be the case, you are hereby required, during...
158967George Washington to John Cochran, 12 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 12, 1781 . Orders Cochran to collect all hospital stores that were purchased for public use. LS , in writing of H, George Washington Photostats, Library of Congress.
158968From George Washington to Daniel Parker, 28 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
Being informed by Colo. Humphry, as well as by your Letter to me, that you have been induced to accept, for the present, the superintendence of the Embarkation from N. York of the Tories and Refugees who are leaving the Country, and to prevent if possible, their carrying off any Negroes or other property of the Inhabitants of the United States; and having seen Sir Guy Carletons Orders on this...
158969From George Washington to Colonel Seth Warner, 31 March 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have recd yours of the 10th Instant by Ensign Tolman to whom I have given a Warrt for 4400 dollars for Bounty to 44 Men inlisted previous to the 23d Jany 1779 and a Warrant for 5000 dollars for the purpose of recruiting —Congress not having determined upon filling the additional Battalions, among which yours is included, I do not at present look upon myself authorised to give you liberty to...
158970[Diary entry: 7 June 1799] (Washington Papers)
7. Morning calm & very heavy—Mer. at 66. Very likely for rain all day—with thunder about Noon & showers to the So. ward & Eastward of us. Mer. 68 at Night.
158971Cash Accounts, January 1767 (Washington Papers)
Cash To Cash upon hand viz. In Virginia Paper £160.7.9 English Silver 1.5.7 £161.13.4 Dollars viz. 74¾ @7/6 28.15.6 Jany 13— To Cash of Geo. Wm Fairfax Esqr. 30. 0.0 14— To Ditto of Mr Relfe of Philada 17. 0.0 19— To Ditto from Mr Gibson for 23 Bushls of Flax Seed @4/ 4.12.0 Contra Jany 13— By Jno. Askew pr Lund Washington Balle 1.13.0 14—
158972General Orders, 4 July 1776 (Washington Papers)
The Colonels and commanding officers of Regiments, are to make out Pay-Abstracts, for the Month of May; These are to be carefully examined by the Brigadiers under whom they serve, and by the Pay Master General, before the Warrants are brought to be signed by the General, they are then to deliver them in and receive payment. Varick transcript , DLC:GW . “Henshaw’s Orderly Book,” “The Orderly...
158973[Diary entry: 17 April 1795] (Washington Papers)
17. Bladensburgh.
158974[Diary entry: 25 September 1769] (Washington Papers)
25. Rid to Muddy hole Doeg Run & Mill.
158975General Orders, 30 October 1781 (Washington Papers)
For the Day tomorrow Brigadier General Gist Lieutenant Colonel Van Dyck Major Rice Brigade Major Hobby The second Regiment of York and Lieutenant Colonel Barber’s Battalion will furnish the Guards and fatigue parties tomorrow. Vose’s and Gimat’s Battalions for fatigue for levelling the works tomorrow. In pursuance of the determination of a Board of General Officers setting forth the means by...
158976[Diary entry: 22 September 1788] (Washington Papers)
Monday 22d. Thermometer at 56 in the Morning—62 at Noon and 63 at Night. Morning cloudy with the Wind about North a little Et. Rid to the Plantations at the Ferry, Dogue run and French’s. At the first the People began to get fodder—aided by the hands from the latter. Six plows were at work, breaking up field No. 3 twice in a Furrow. The Carts (Frenchs joined) were drawing Rails to enclose the...
158977[Diary entry: 8 September 1795] (Washington Papers)
8th. Left Phila. for Mt. Vernon. Dined at Chester & lodged at Wilmington.
158978[Diary entry: 22 December 1769] (Washington Papers)
22. Sett of for home. Dined at Todds Bridge and lodgd at Hubbards. Jacky Custis had apparently returned to Boucher’s school before this date and was not with the family today.
158979[Diary entry: 30 August 1771] (Washington Papers)
30. Quite clear & pleasant without any Wind. Morning & Evening also Warm.
158980[Diary entry: 2 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 2d. Doctr. Craik came here to Dinner & stayed all Night. Drizzly Morning which first turned to rain, & then to snow.
158981From George Washington to John Hancock, 15 December 1776 (Washington Papers)
About One OClock to day I received a Letter from Genl Sullivan, a Copy of which you have inclosed. I will not comment on the melancholy intelligence, which it contains, only adding, that I sincerely regret Genl Lee’s unhappy fate, and feel much for the loss of my Country in his Captivity. In respect to the Enemy, they have been industrious in their attempts to procure Boats and small craft,...
158982From George Washington to Henry Laurens, 13 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
Baron De Steuben will have the honor of delivering you this. He waits upon Congress on the subject of the Inspectorship, which he is extremely anxious should be put upon some decided footing. He appears to be sensible of some difficulties in the plan formerly proposed and which I had the honor some time since to transmit my observations upon; and desirous that they should not prove an...
158983General Orders, 17 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
The Regimental Quarter Masters are directed to go into the Country and make Contracts with proper Persons for bringing in Milk and other Necessaries for the sick—Such Contracts it is expected they will compleat by the 21st instant, after which day no Passes are to be granted to any Persons whatever to go out of Camp for the Purpose of purchasing Provision of any kind. Henceforward no officer,...
158984[Diary entry: 20 April 1772] (Washington Papers)
20. Went up to Court, Colo. Bassett & Jno. Custis with me. Returnd in the Afternoon—Mr. Tilghman & Mr. Hanson with us. The April court met only this day (Fairfax County Order Book for 1772–74, 25–26, Vi Microfilm). While GW was in Alexandria, he clubbed at Arell’s tavern ( General Ledger B General Ledger B, 1772–1793. Library of Congress, George Washington Papers, Series 5, Financial Papers. ,...
158985From George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 22 April 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have only time by Mr Eveleigh to acknowledge the rect of your private letter of the 2d & to thank you for it. The moment I am at leizure & a good oppertunity offers I shall write you more fully on the subject. Permit me to recommend the Letters herewith inclosed to your care—if no better oppertunity offers, be so good as to forward them by the first Post. Most sincerely & Affectionately I...
158986From George Washington to Israel Putnam, 2 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 20th of May I received with much pleasure—For I can assure you, that, among the many worthy & meritorious Officers, with whom I have had the happiness to be connected in Service, through the Course of this War, and from whose chearfull Assistance & Advice I have received much support & Confidence in the various & trying Vicissitudes of a Complicated Contest, the Name of a...
158987George Washington to Baron von Steuben, 19 December 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Middle Brook, New Jersey ] December 19, 1778 . Will support the inspector general’s department when it is fully established. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
158988[Diary entry: 9 June 1771] (Washington Papers)
9. Dull foggy Morning & Afterwards warm—with black clouds & a little Rain in the Afternoon.
158989[Diary entry: 3 February 1769] (Washington Papers)
3. Went a Gunning up the Creek—killd 7 Ducks. In the Afternoon Colo. F. Lewis & son Fieldg. & Mr. Rozer came here. Fielding Lewis, Jr. (1751–1803), was the eldest son of GW’s sister Betty and Col. Fielding Lewis. About 1769 Fielding Jr. married Ann (Nancy) Alexander, daughter of Mary Dent and Gerard Alexander of Alexandria, and settled in Fairfax County ( sorley Merrow Egerton Sorley, comp....
158990General Orders, 9 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
A detachment of five hundred men from the Virginia and Maryland divisions, with three days provision & their blankets unincumbered with any other baggage, to march tomorrow morning at four ô clock to relieve the detachment under Colonel Stewart—Colonel Williams to take the command and call this afternoon at Head-Quarters for instructions. Major Webb to be joined to this detachment. The...
158991List of Persons, 1790 (Washington Papers)
A List of persons who have applied for diplomatic appointments—or who appear to be qualified for them. New York { Robt R. Livingston Esqr. Colo. William Smith ap. Paul R. Randall Esqr. ap. Colo. Jo. Franks ap. Pennsya { William Barton Esqr. ap. Wm Temple Franklin Esqr. ap. Tench Coxe Esqr. Solomon Bush Esqr. ap. Virga { Cyrus Griffin Esqr. ap. Arthur Lee Esqr. So. Carolina { Govr Pinckney ap.
158992From George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, Sr., 15 December 1775 (Washington Papers)
Your favors of the 7th and 9th instant I received, and was much pleased to hear of the zeal of the people of Connecticut & the readiness of the inhabitants of the several Towns to march to this Camp, upon their being acquainted with the behaviour and desertion of their Troops. I have nothing to suggest for the consideration of your Assembly; I am convinced that they will not be wanting in...
158993General Orders, 28 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
Joseph Scott Esqr: is appointed Brigade Major to General Muhlenberg, in the room of Major Swaine resigned; and is to be obeyed as such. The cases, or canisters of spare cartridges, are to be divided into eleven equal parts, and one such part delivered to each brigade, including the two in Genl Sullivan’s division, and Genl Nash’s brigade. The Brigadiers are to distribute the cases in the most...
158994[Diary entry: 6 September 1771] (Washington Papers)
6. At home all the forenoon. In the Afternoon went to Belvoir with Mrs. Washington & P. Custis, & returnd in the Evening.
158995General Orders, 23 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
For the day tomorrow Lt Colonel Reid & Major Darby. For duty tomorrow the 2d Jersey regiment. At a General courtmartial held at Westpoint. By order of Major Genl Knox the 18th instant Lieutenant Colonel Huntington President. John Abel, John Cogdon and Philip King soldiers belonging to the 1st Newyork regiment charged with being out of camp at an unseasonable hour and killing an ox belonging to...
158996From George Washington to David Stuart, 26 February 1798 (Washington Papers)
When you were here last, I informed you, that from the reputation which the College at Annapolis had, I was most inclined under every view I could take of the case, to send Washington to that Seminary; and, accordingly, had requested Mr George Calvert (who informed me that he was going to that City) to converse with the President of the College on this subject, & make other enquiries, and to...
158997From George Washington to John Jones, 15 September 1755 (Washington Papers)
I have sent the Bearer (of the Light Horse) to desire an exact Return of all the Things and Country’s Stores which are in your possession; and must desire, that you will be very particular in the Quantity and Quality of all Things, and send it immediately. I am your &c. LB , DLC:GW . John Jones, the storekeeper at Conococheague, served the Virginia Regiment as a commissary in this area until,...
158998[Diary entry: 21 May 1799] (Washington Papers)
21. Morning cloudy with appearances of Rain. Mer. at 52 & wind at South. Clear afternoon & Mer. 63 at Night. Mr. Fitzhugh & two daughters—Mr. Mrs. & Miss Turner Messrs. W. & Washington Craik & Mr. Jno. Herbert dined here. The last & Mr. Turners family stayed the night.
158999[Diary entry: 3 July 1790] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 3d. Exercised between 9 and 11 in the Coach with Mrs. Washington and the Children. The policy of treating Colo. McGillivray, & the Chiefs of the Creek Nation who were coming with him, with attention as they passed through the States to this City induced me to desire the Secretary at War to write to the Governors of Virginia, Maryland & Pensylvania requesting that they might be...
159000[Diary entry: 11 February 1775] (Washington Papers)
11. Cloudy for the most part and Raw. Wind at No. Et. with Snow.
159001[Diary entry: 3 December 1771] (Washington Papers)
3. Rid to Muddy hole, and into the Neck. Mr. Val. Crawford came this aftern.
159002General Orders, 16 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
Two captains, four subalterns, eight serjeants and one hundred rank and file from the Rhode Island regimt to march this evening to Fishkill to assist in removing the Barracks. they will receive their instructions from Colonel Hughes Deputy Quartermaster; and continue on this duty untill releived. The Quartermaster of Brigades are to make a return immediately to the waggon master general of all...
159003From George Washington to Colonel David Henley, 25 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
You will perceive by the inclosed that there is a quantity of provision below and West of Bedford which will be sold to or taken by the enemy except it is removed before the light troops f<all back—>You will therefore send out parties, agreeable to Mr Colts request, under good and careful Officers, who will be directed by Mr Leak of Bedford how and where they are to proceed. They are to take...
159004[Diary entry: 28 September 1787] (Washington Papers)
Friday 28th. Rid to the Plantns. at the Ferry—French’s, Dogue run & Muddy hole—work as usual. Mrs. Jenifer came here to dinner.
159005From George Washington to a Continental Congress Camp Committee, 6 March 1778 (Washington Papers)
However inconvenient, & distressing to the Service in this quarter it may be to part with another Majr General, yet, in obedience to a resolve of Congress I must do it, if neither Genl Putnam nor Heath, in the judgment of the Comee, will answer the purposes of the Command at Rhode Island. The Comee best know the designs of Congress in assembling a body of Troops in that State; consequently,...
159006From George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, 27 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
I was favoured with yours of the 16th instant by the cherokee warrior, autasity, who I am in hopes will be of service to us. I hinted to Mr Gun your Honors’ proposals. He seemed surprized, and said you well knew he wou’d not serve for Lieutenants pay. I do not understand he has much to say with the Indians. Yours of the 20th came safe to hand. and as I wrote to you, by Jenkins concerning the...
159007[Diary entry: 18 June 1769] (Washington Papers)
18. Wind getting to Northwest and blowg. fresh all day the Air grew cool & was clear.
159008[Diary entry: 19 July 1762] (Washington Papers)
19. Will, George, Sam, & Mike went to Bells agn.
159009From George Washington to George Walton, 2 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have the pleasure of yours of the 27th May by Colo. White. I think the answer which you gave him respecting his request for liberty to recruit a Regiment for Georgia, in the other States, at this time, was extremely proper, for experience shews us that the Quotas already allotted to them are full as much and I fear more than they will be able to furnish. At any Rate a recommendation of this...
159010George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 7 August 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Camp near Germantown [ Pennsylvania ] August 7, 1777. Notifies Gates that Du Bouchet has been given permission to serve under Gates in the Northern Department. LS , in writing of H, New-York Historical Society, New York City. Denis Jean Florimond Langlois de Mautheville, Chevalier du Bouchet.