176451From George Washington to Robert Cary & Company, 15 October 1772 (Washington Papers)
By the Martha Captn Brooke I have an oppertunity of Inclosing you the Invoices for York River, and to request that the Goods may be addressd to the care of Mr James Hill who is employed as a Steward to that Estate in the Room of Mr Josh Valentine deceasd. I have also to desire that you will Insure 14 Hhds of my Tobo by Captn Peterson, and Sixty three or four (I cannot tell which) of Mr...
176452[Diary entry: 26 January 1787] (Washington Papers)
Friday 26th. Mercury at 36 in the Morning—46 at Noon and 46 at Night. In the Morning early it rained—about 9 Oclock the weather seemed disposed to break but sooned thickened again and rained more or less from abt. Noon till Night when the weather again seemed inclined to clear. Wind tho’ not much of it, was at So. Wt. in the Morning & more Westerly in the afternoon. Mr. Madison & Mr. Griffith...
176453[Diary entry: 19 February 1768] (Washington Papers)
19. After dinner the above Gentlemen went to Belvoier.
176454[Diary entry: 1 December 1795] (Washington Papers)
1. Mild & pleast. Wind Southerly.
176455From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 31 August 1776 (Washington Papers)
I have reciev’d your letter of this day, and concur with you in sentiment as to the probability of the Enemy’s endeavoring to land their forces at Hunts point, or some place not far distant from it; in order to prevent such an attempt from being carried into execution, I have sent up General Mifflin with the troops he brought from your quarters strengthened by a reinforcement; with this...
176456From George Washington to the Board of War, 8 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed is a letter from Brgr Gen. Knox on the subject of an instant provision of shot and shells, and proposing the employing of Feash’ and Ogden furnaces for this purpose. As the matter is of the utmost importance, and requires an immediate decision, I intreat it of the Board. And should no arrangement have been made on this head I think these furnaces would answer the intention, and should...
176457[Diary entry: 2 May 1785] (Washington Papers)
Monday—2d. Mercury at 54 in the Morning—56 at Noon and 56 at Night. Received and accepted an invitation to dine with the Sons of Saint Taminy, at Mr. Andersons Tavern, and accordingly did so at 3 Oclock. About Noon, having Assembled a sufficient number of the Proprietors of the Swamp, we proceeded to business in the Senate Chamber; & continued thereon till dinner, when we adjourned till nine...
176458Memorandum on a Statement by James Craik, 7 September 1792 (Washington Papers)
Agreeably to your request, I shewed Mr Campbells letter, to you, to the P. of the U:S: who appeared to be exceedingly surprised at the contents, and at the liberty which had been taken in making declarations for him which he had never made for himself. He added, that to the best of his recollection, he never exchanged a word with Bushrod Washington on the subject of Colo. Mercers Election,...
176459From George Washington to Colonel Moses Hazen, 27 January 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have recd your four favs. of yesterday, the last of which did not reach me untill this morning. Before the last came to hand, I had given directions to Genl St Clair to prepare himself to go down to you—to make enquiry into the situation of matters below, and in conjunction with you, to endeavour to find out whether it will be possible to retaliate upon the enemy, and if not, whether some...
176460[Diary entry: 27 February 1774] (Washington Papers)
27th. Lowering in the Morning but clear afterwards being also warm & pleasant.
176461General Orders, 20 March 1778 (Washington Papers)
At a Division Court-Martial whereof Majr Johnson was President March 15th 1778. Lieutenant Davis of Coll Angell’s Regiment (he consenting thereto) tried for swearing on the evening of 2nd instant after being warned for duty that if he could not get rid of that tour he would feign himself sick for he was determined not to do it & would suffer himself to be cashiered with Infamy before he would...
176462From George Washington to Edward Carrington, 2 December 1799 (Washington Papers)
Since you mentioned the Plaster of Paris which was for Sale in Richmond, (but after you left this) it occurred to me, that as it was not a saleable article with you, it might be my cheapest mode to purchase there to supply my want of this article next year on my Farms around me. Permit me, for this reason, to ask the favour of you to learn from the Gentleman who has it for Sale, what quantity...
176463From George Washington to John Hancock, 10 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I this Minute received your favor of this Afternoon transmitting intelligence that a Fleet was seen off Sinapuxon on the 7th Inst.—I was about three Miles Eastward of the Billet Tavern, on the Road leading to Coriels ferry when the Express arrived. The Troops are encamped near the Road, where they will remain till I have further Accounts respecting the Fleet, which you will be pleased to...
176464[Diary entry: 13 July 1768] (Washington Papers)
13. Warm and but little Wind—& that Southwardly.
176465[The Weather] [February 1760] (Washington Papers)
1. Snow in the Morning, but clear afterwds. 2. Wind No[rther]ly but mild clear. 3. Wind shifting from East to So. Clear & ⟨warm⟩. 4. So[uther]ly cloudy & clear by turns—white Frost. 5. So[uther]ly with Rain—gd. very Rotton. 6. Very fine drying day. No wind. 7. W. So[uther]ly, very warm & drying. 8. W. No. Wt. but not hard, fine clear & Warm. 9. Sml. Frost. Wd. No. Et. 10. Do. wind at No....
176466From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 16 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
You will be pleased to march tomorrow morning early towards Peeks Kill—in the vicinity of which you will find Major General Howe with a couple of Brigades. The command of the whole will, of course, devolve upon you. He will communicate the instructions he has received by which you will govern yourself. Send to hasten on Glovers brigade to join you at the same place. I am Dr Sir Your most Obed....
176467General Orders for Attacking Germantown, 3 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
The troops to be ready to march this evening at six OClock. The divisions of Sullivan & Wayne to form the right wing and attack the enemy’s left; they are to march down Monatany road —The divisions of Green & Stephen to form the left wing and attack the enemy’s right; they are to march down the Skippack road. General Conway to march in front of the troops that compose the right wing and file...
176468From George Washington to William Irvine, 18 February 1788 (Washington Papers)
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 27th Ulto and to thank you for the information contained in it. As a Communication between the waters of lake Eire and those of the Ohio is a matter which promises great public utility, and as every step towards the investigation of it may be considered as promoting the general interest of our Country I need [not] make an apology to you...
176469[Diary entry: 10 August 1787] (Washington Papers)
Friday—10th. Dined and drank Tea at Mr. Binghams. Spent the evening at home.
176470[Diary entry: 24 June 1774] (Washington Papers)
24. Clear and pleasant. Wind rather Westerly.
176471Cash Accounts, August 1774 (Washington Papers)
Cash Augt 1— To Ditto [cash] recd from Mr Frans Whiting [£] 10. 0.0 To Ditto recd from Mr Thos Newton 64. 0.0 10— To Cash for a Bushel of Meal 0. 2.6 16— To Ditto recd from Doctr [James] Craik for a Wilton Carpet bot at Colo. [George William] Fairfax’s Sale 8.10.0 23— To Cash recd from Adam Lynn for Colo. Fx 0.18.0 27— To Ditto recd from Captn Conway 150. 0.0 Contra Augt 1—
176472[Diary entry: 29 July 1771] (Washington Papers)
29. Three Carpenters belonging to the Estate of Colo. Steptoe (hired of Jas. Hardige Lane at £7 pr. Month) came to work here. These carpenters were apparently engaged to build a house for GW’s miller, but they may have done other construction or repair work. Col. James Steptoe (died c.1757), of Hominy Hall, Westmoreland County, was father of Anne Steptoe Washington, fourth wife of GW’s brother...
176473[Diary entry: 3 March 1769] (Washington Papers)
3. The ground slightly froze. Wind still at No. West—but not cold. Weathr. clear.
176474From George Washington to Lieutenant General Rochambeau, 16 November 1780 (Washington Papers)
Your Excellency’s favor of the 10th reached me yesterday. It gives me great pleasure to hear that your Troops have entered their Quarters, in a manner, agreeable to themselves and to the inhabitants. I shall be extremely happy in seeing the Chevalier de Chattelus—Count de Custine—Marquis de Laval and Count de deux ponts, at my Quarters. I will endeavour to render the time, which they spend...
176475From George Washington to Major General Benjamin Lincoln, 8 February 1779 (Washington Papers)
Congress having directed me to order an Engineer for the service of the Southern Department —Lt Colonel L’Aumoy is in consequence of General Du portails recommendation detached on that duty—he is instructed to proceed with all possible expedition to South Carolina, there to take your orders—and his Conduct while he has been attached to this Army, leaves me no room to doubt that he will give...
176476From George Washington to John Hancock, 12–13 April 1777 (Washington Papers)
I am honoured with yours of the 10th accompanied with one from the Committee of Congress, to whom I have wrote very fully upon the subject of the Resolve for forming an Army upon the West side of Delaware and to which I refer you. I wish I could see any prospect of an Army, fit to make proper opposition, formed any where. You will perhaps be surprized at this, after the public Reports of the...
176477[Diary entry: 21 October 1774] (Washington Papers)
21. Warm and still lowering but no Rain.
176478From George Washington to Brigadier General Henry Knox, 21 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
There is a large quantity of flour at Trenton which it is of the greatest importance should be forwarded with all possible expedition to the North River. The exigency is so pressing, that the ordinary means of transportation will not suffice, and it will probably be indispensable to have recourse to an impress of waggons. Relying on your judgment and activity I request you will proceed without...
176479[Diary entry: 6 October 1771] (Washington Papers)
6. Clear and pleasant not being so cool as yesterday. Wind what little there was of it abt. East.
176480To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 26 March 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Morristown, 26 Mch. 1780 . Calls attention to resolve of Congress of 25 Feb. 1780 assigning state quotas of supplies for the army and directing them to be deposited at places designated by the Commander in Chief. The quotas and places of deposit for Virginia are listed as follows: Places Bbls. Flour Gals. Rum Tons Hay Bu. Corn Alexandria 40,000 80 40,000 Fredericksburg 300 30,000 100 40,000...
176481From George Washington to Henry Laurens, 16 August 1778 (Washington Papers)
Since I had the honor of addressing you to day by Captain Riley, I received a Letter from General Sullivan, a Copy of which you have inclosed. From this it appears the Count D’Estaing had not returned with his Squadron on the 13th Inst.—and there is reason to fear from the violence of the Weather ever since, that he has not yet got in. This accident has much deranged our views—and I shall be...
176482From George Washington to the Commissioners for the District of Columbia, 5 September 1793 (Washington Papers)
Mr Winstanley, a celebrated Landskip Painter, is disposed to take a view of the Federal City, or of the grounds in the vicinity of it. As you will be there about the time he may arrive, I take the liberty of giving him this letter of introduction to you. His designs are more extensive—and I have suggested the Great & little Falls; the passage of the River Potomac through the Blew Mountains—the...
176483General Orders, 29 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
Ensigns Fosdick and Chipman, of Col. Webb’s Regiment but lately in a Detachment of Rangers under Capt. Holmes, having been tried by a General Court Martial whereof Col: Weedon was President for “Abusive language to their officers—Mutiny and Disobedience of orders”—They are convicted of giving abusive language to their Officers, and ordered to be reprimanded for their Conduct, before the...
176484From George Washington to William Brown, 30 June 1786 (Washington Papers)
In answer to your favor of the 27th written at the request of the Trustees of the Alexandria Academy, I have the honor to inform you that the education of boys for the purposes mentioned in my letter of the 17th of December, was what I had principally, if not wholly in view at that time. But if it shall appear to the Trustees that there are girls who may Fitly share the benefits of the...
176485[Diary entry: 21 September 1799] (Washington Papers)
21. Morning cloudy—Wind Northerly—and Mer. at 63. Variable all day. Mer. 66 at Night. Mr. Alex. White came to dinner.
176486From George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 22 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
Upon examining the Return of Military Stores at West Point for the Month of June I find there were only 662 Muskets in the Commissary’s hands —This appears to me most extraordinary as the number of Rank and File of the Massachusetts line amounted on the last of Novemr 1779 to 4569 and on the last of June past to only 1623 which makes a difference of 2946 Men, who must have been...
176487General Orders, 27 December 1779 (Washington Papers)
Major Reed will join the detachment under General Irvine in place of Major C. Stewart, absent on furlough. Varick transcript , DLC:GW . Adj. Gen. Alexander Scammell’s orderly book entry for this date includes additional general orders: “Lord Stirlings Division gives the Main Guard Tomorrow. “General St Clairs Division will furnish a Corporal & six Men to drive Horses into the Country—They will...
176488[Diary entry: 11 April 1775] (Washington Papers)
11. At home. Captn. Saunders came and lodged here. captn. saunders : probably either Joseph Saunders (died c.1792), a merchant of Philadelphia, or his son John Saunders, who was settling in Alexandria in this year (Fairfax County Wills, Book F–1, 251–55, Vi Microfilm; Fairfax County Deeds, Book M, 41–46, Vi Microfilm).
176489From George Washington to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, 19 January 1797 (Washington Papers)
Gentlemen of the Senate and of the House of Representatives. At the opening of the present Session of Congress I mentioned that some circumstances of an unwelcome nature had lately occurred in relation to France; that our trade had suffered and was suffering extensive injuries in the West Indies from the Cruisers and Agents of the French Republic; and that communications had been received from...
176490From George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 11 September 1781 (Washington Papers)
It is to be feared from the Scarsity of the Craft which appears on the Bay—that you will not be able to embark the whole of the Troops on two Trips—of this however you will be the best Judge, upon a Calculation of the Vessels that carry the first Division—& the Number which may be collected at Baltimore by the Time of the second Embarkation—If you should find that the whole cannot be...
176491From George Washington to Major General Steuben, 18 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have been favd with yours of the 12th and 14th instants. I had recd the Resolve of Congress, of which you inclosed me a Copy, immediately from the president, and in consequence of it; instantly gave the necessary directions for the proper Returns to be brought in to enable me to furnish the States with an account of the deficiency of their Quotas of Troops —This, from the dispersed State of...
176492From George Washington to David Bell, 25 April 1756 (Washington Papers)
As the roads at present are so much infested, I do not think it safe to send the things you wrote for until another opportunity. I must desire that you will be very diligent, and guard against a Surprize from the Enemy, as they will certainly attact you, if they find it possible to surprize you. You are to detach Ensign Crawford with twenty men, to reconnoitre the Country towards Hites, on...
176493From George Washington to Charles Lee, 16 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
I received Yesterday the Inclosed Letter from Colol Butler; with one addressed to myself. As far as the interview requested depends on my concurrence there will be no objection; and whatever place may be thought proper for the purpose, will be agreable to me. I would add, however, if you meet Colonel Butler, that Elizabeth Town point appears to me most convenient for the occasion. I am sir Yr...
176494From George Washington to the United States Senate and House of Representatives, 29 September 1789 (Washington Papers)
United States Gentlemen of the Senate, September 29th 1789. Having been yesterday informed by a joint-Committee of both Houses of Congress, that they had agreed to a Recess to commence this day, and to continue until the first monday of January next, I take the earliest opportunity of acquainting you that, considering how long and laborious this Session has been, and the Reasons, which, I...
176495[Diary entry: 30 April 1768] (Washington Papers)
30. Clear and warm with but little Wind till Night when it blew very fresh from the Southward.
176496From George Washington to Major General Nathanael Greene, 1 March 1779 (Washington Papers)
I am favd with yours of this morning. I have no particular Business with Colo. Hooper, I would only wish him to leave or send me any draughts of the River or Country that may serve to inform me of the Situation. I have not yet determined upon the march of the troops from Easton, but should it be concluded you shall have timely notice, that you may give directions to Colo. Hooper to make...
176497General Orders, 2 May 1777 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW .
176498[Diary entry: 26 April 1771] (Washington Papers)
26. Cool all day Wind hanging to the Northward till the Afternoon when it shifted to the Eastward.
176499[Diary entry: 16 February 1787] (Washington Papers)
Friday 16th. Mercury at 28 in the Morning 52 at Noon and 50 at Night. Very clear and pleasant in the Morning with little or no Wind. About 9 Oclock it Sprung up at No. Wt. and seemed inclined to blow hard—but before Noon it died away and came out afterwards at So. Wt. Mr. Dandridge went away after an early breakfast and G. A. Washington set out for Berkley. I rid to all the Plantations....
176500[Diary entry: 19 October 1765] (Washington Papers)
19. This Week the Carpenters workd 18 days which makes in all 190 days & 10 of Jno. Askew.