301[Diary entry: 20 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
20. Morning a little cloudy—Wind at No. Et. & Mer. at 66—at Night 74. Appearances of Rain. Mr....
302From George Washington to Alexander Spotswood, 20 July 1799 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Alexander Spotswood, 20 July 1799. On 25 July Spotswood wrote GW...
303[Diary entry: 19 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
19. A good deal of rain fell in the Night and the ground made sufficiently wet. Morning heavy...
304[Diary entry: 18 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
18. Cloudy, with drippings now and then till about 4 oclock, when it commenced a constant slow...
305From George Washington to Thomas Peter, 18 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
Enclosed are Notes for two hogsheads of Tobacco—as below—Nanjemoy Warehouse, paid me for Rent. If...
306[Diary entry: 17 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
17. Morning clear—Wind at No. Wt. & Mer. at 72 and at night 78. Colonels Powell & Simms and Mr....
307From George Washington to William Roberts, 17 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 12th instant is received, and I am obliged to you for the advice respecting...
308[Diary entry: 16 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
16. Morning calm. Mer. at 74. Wind brisk from the No. W. till the afternoon when it grew calm...
309[Diary entry: 15 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
15th. Morning clear—Wind at No. Wt. and Mer. at 80—at highest 88 & at Night 83. Wind fresh after...
310From George Washington to Benjamin Dulany, 15 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
As I grow no Tobacco, and probably never shall, I have it in contemplation to make some material...
311From George Washington to Alexander Spotswood, 15 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
Your wishes, respecting your Son George, I have communicated to the Secretary of the Navy;...
312[Diary entry: 14 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
14. Morning a little Cloudy—Wind Southerly & Mer. at 77. Great appearances of Rain but none fell....
313From George Washington to Samuel Mickle Fox, 14 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
In due course of the Mails, I have been honoured by the receipt of your favours of the 2d and 6th...
314From George Washington to James McAlpin, 14 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
Your letters of the 24th & 27th Ulto have come duly to hand; and, persuaded as I am that, you...
315From George Washington to James McHenry, 14 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
After reading, & putting a wafer into the enclosed letter, be so kind as to send it as directed....
316From George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 14 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
I thank you for the enclosure in your letter of the 1st instant, and for forwarding my letters to...
317From George Washington to William Thornton, 14 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
Be so good as to learn from Mr Blagden, and inform me, at what time—and what sum, the next...
318[Diary entry: 13 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
13. Morning a little cloudy—wind from the So. Wt. and Mer. at 76–85 at highest & 80 at Night....
319[Diary entry: 12 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
12. Fresh Southerly wind in the morning; clear; Mer. at 68. After noon a little lowering. Mer. 82...
320[Diary entry: 11 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
11. Morning clear, with a light breeze from the No. Et. Mer. at 68 & at Night 75—breeze fresher...
321[Diary entry: 10 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
10. Morning perfectly clear with very little wind. Mer. at 66—clear all day. Mer. 74 at Night....
322From George Washington to Benjamin Stoddert, 10 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
When I quitted the Chair of Government it was my full determination not to apply to the Executive...
323[Diary entry: 9 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
9. Clear, with a very light air from the N.W. Mer. at 70 in the evening & Morning both. Much...
324George Washington’s Last Will and Testament, 9 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
In the name of God amen I George Washington of Mount Vernon—a citizen of the United States, and...
325Enclosure: Schedule of Property, 9 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
Schedule of property comprehended in the foregoing Will, which is directed to be Sold, and some...
326[Diary entry: 8 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
8. Morning clear with very little wind. Mer. at 71–84 afterwards at highest, & 78 at Night. Wind...
327From George Washington to William Roberts, 8 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
As you have agreed to ⟨come⟩ upon the terms I have mentioned ⟨in the letter to⟩ you. Nothing...
328[Diary entry: 7 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
7. Morning Cloudy—Wind altho’ but little of it, No. W. Mer. 76–83 at highest and 78 at Night. Mr....
329From George Washington to James McHenry, 7 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
I have duly received your private letter of the 29th Ulto with its enclosures, and return your...
330From George Washington to James McHenry, 7 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
I have considered, with attention, the Rules adopted by the President of the U.S. relative to...
331From George Washington to Daniel Marshal, 7 July 1799 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Daniel Marshal, 7 July 1799. In the docket of Daniel Marshal’s letter to GW...
332[Diary entry: 6 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
6. Morning very heavy with great appearances of Rain—but little Wind & Mer. at 80–87 at highest &...
333[Diary entry: 5 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
5. Morning clear—wind fresh from the Southward. Mer. 74—at highest 88—and at Night 84....
334[Diary entry: 4 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
4. Morning heavy. Mer. at 74 and Wind So. Et. Clouds in every qr. & sprinklings of Rain. Mer. 80...
335From George Washington to Jane Dennison Fairfax, 4 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
General Washington presents his Compliments to Mrs Fairfax, and havg received a letter from Mr...
336[Diary entry: 3 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
3. Mer. at 74 in the Morning and 76 at Night. Wind brisk from the So. Et. Doctr. Stuart, & a...
337From George Washington to Mason Locke Weems, 3 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
For your kind compliment—“The Immortal Mentor,” I beg you to accept my best thanks. I have...
338[Diary entry: 2 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
2. Mer. at 74 in the Morning and 79 at Night. Clouds & appearances of rain, but none fell. Doctr....
339From George Washington to William Thornton, 2 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
Your favour of the 25th has been received; but you have mistaken the case entirely with respect...
340[Diary entry: 1 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
1. Morning clear—wind fresh from the So. Wt. and Mer. at 76–89 at highest and 76 at Night. A fine...
341From George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 1 July 1799 (Washington Papers)
Your favours of the 11th of May and 4th Ulto have come ⟨late⟩ to hand. The last the day before...
342June [1799] (Washington Papers)
1. Wind still fresh from No. Wt. & cold for the Season—sd. to be a frost. Dined & lodged at Mr....
343Washington’s Slave List, June 1799 (Washington Papers)
The list of Mount Vernon slaves which GW drew up, probably some time in June 1799, included those...
344[Diary entry: 30 June 1799] (Washington Papers)
30. Morning cloudy—Wind Southerly & Mer. at 72–84 at highest & 80 at night.
345From George Washington to James McHenry, 30 June 1799 (Washington Papers)
Your favours of the 24th & 25th instant have been received. For the Stars, enclosed in the...
346From George Washington to James McHenry, 30 June 1799 (Washington Papers)
Enclosed are letters from several persons, as mentioned at foot, applying for appointments in the...
347[Diary entry: 29 June 1799] (Washington Papers)
29. Morning lowering—Wind Southerly and Mer. at 74. A great deal of rain appeared to fall all...
348[Diary entry: 28 June 1799] (Washington Papers)
28. A little breeze from the Southward in the morning & Mer. at 72 84 at highest & 76 at Night....
349[Diary entry: 27 June 1799] (Washington Papers)
27. Brisk Southerly wind in the morning & cloudy. Mer. at 74 & the same at Night. Great...
350[Diary entry: 26 June 1799] (Washington Papers)
26. Morning clear—wind fresh from the So. W. Mer. at 82. Fresh from the same quarter all day,...