23001From George Washington to Richard Claiborne, 15 December 1784 (Washington Papers)
I have received your letter of the 17th ulto. It would interfere with no views of mine, to give...
23002From George Washington to Thomas Blackburn, 19 December 1784 (Washington Papers)
The Express who brought me the resolves of our Assembly, & is going to Annapolis with dispatches...
23003From George Washington to William Paca, 19 December 1784 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed letter came under cover to me, after Sun-down this evening; I have the honor to...
23004From George Washington to William Gordon, 20 December 1784 (Washington Papers)
I am indebted to you for several letters; & am as much so for the Fish you kindly intended, as if...
23005From George Washington to Alexander Henderson, 20 December 1784 (Washington Papers)
I will thank you for presenting the enclosed. If it is not immediately paid, or a moral certainty...
23006From George Washington to Beverley Randolph, 20 December 1784 (Washington Papers)
The letter you did me the honor to write to me the 15th Inst. was not delivered until late...
23007From 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...
23008From George Washington to Lafayette, 23 December 1784 (Washington Papers)
You would scarcely expect to receive a letter from me at this place: a few hours before I set out...
23009From George Washington to James Madison, 28 December 1784 (Washington Papers)
I have been favored with your letter of the 11th. The proceedings of the conference, and the Act...
23010George Washington and Horatio Gates to the Virginia Legislature, 28 December 1784 (Washington Papers)
To the Honorable the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia Pursuant to the resolves of...
23011To James Madison from George Washington, 28 December 1784 (Madison Papers)
I have been favored with your letter of the 11th. The proceedings of the Conference, and the Act...
23012January 1785 (Washington Papers)
First Monday. Colo. Bassett, who brought his daughter Fanny to this place to remain on the 24th....
23013[Diary entry: 1 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
First Monday. Colo. Bassett, who brought his daughter Fanny to this place to remain on the 24th....
23014[Diary entry: 2 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 2d. Doctr. Craik came here to Dinner & stayed all Night. Drizzly Morning which first...
23015[Diary entry: 3 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Monday 3d. Doctr. Stuart—his wife Betcy & Patcy Custis who had been here since the 27th. ulto....
23016[Diary entry: 4 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 4th. Colo. Blackburne went to Alexandria leaving his daughter here. Doctr. Craik...
23017[Diary entry: 5 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 5th. The Doctr. in vain attempted my ferry & being disappointed went to George Town...
23018From George Washington to Jeremy Belknap, 5 January 1785 (Washington Papers)
A few days ago, under cover from Mr Hazard of Philadelp[hi]a, I was honored with your favor of...
23019From George Washington to Samuel Chase, 5 January 1785 (Washington Papers)
Receive my thanks for your favor of 31st ulto, & for the copies therewith enclosed: they will...
23020From George Washington to Henry Knox, 5 January 1785 (Washington Papers)
About the beginning of last month I wrote you a pretty long letter, & soon after, received your...
23021[Diary entry: 6 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Thursday 6th. Colo. Blackburn & his daughter left this after breakfast. Wind from the Southwest,...
23022From George Washington to Josiah Parker, 6 January 1785 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Josiah Parker, 6 Jan. 1785. On 24 Feb. Josiah Parker wrote to GW : “I feel...
23023From George Washington to George Augustine Washington, 6 January 1785 (Washington Papers)
As soon as I got your letter announcing your intention of spending the Winter at Charleston I...
23024[Diary entry: 7 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Friday 7th. Road to my Mill, Ferry, Dogue run, & Muddy hole Plantations. Preparing my dry well,...
23025[Diary entry: 8 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 8th. Drawing Ice from the river to my well in the Cellar—got it ¾ full & well pounded,...
23026[Diary entry: 9 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 9th. Not much wind, and that at West, & So. West. Moderate & thawing a little. The Mercury...
23027[Diary entry: 10 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Monday 10th. Mercury at Sun rise was at 38—at Noon the same and at Night 42. Drizzly all day with...
23028From George Washington to Charles Carroll, 10 January 1785 (Washington Papers)
Immediately after my return from Annapolis, I wrote to some Gentlemen of my acquaintance in the...
23029[Diary entry: 11 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 11th. Mercury at 38 in the Morning 40 at Noon & 44 at Night. Until Noon it was foggy,...
23030[Diary entry: 12 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 12th. Mercury at 42 in the Morning—40 at Noon & 38 at Night. Morning very fine with but...
23031[Diary entry: 13 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Thursday 13th. Mercury in the Thermomiter at 26 about Sunrise—30 at Noon & 32 at Night. Morning...
23032[Diary entry: 14 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Friday 14th. Mercury at 32 in the Morning 34 at Noon & 38 at Night. The Wind tho’ there was not...
23033[Diary entry: 15 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 15th. Mercury at 38 in the Morning—42 at Noon and the same at Night. Wind Easterly in...
23034[Diary entry: 16 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 16th. Mercury at 36 in the morning—38 at Noon & night. Wind light all day from the No....
23035From George Washington to John Filson, 16 January 1785 (Washington Papers)
I have been favored with two letters from you: that which was first written came last to hand, &...
23036[Diary entry: 17 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Monday 17th. Mercury at 34 in the Morning—36 at Noon & 46 at Night. Day fine & pleasant—wind at...
23037From George Washington to Samuel Chase, 17 January 1785 (Washington Papers)
The irregularity of the post, occasioned by the frost, prevented my hearing with certainty what...
23038From George Washington to Thomas Johnson, 17 January 1785 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday, & not before, I received authentic information, that the Assembly of this State had...
23039[Diary entry: 18 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 18th. Mercury at 50 this Morning—55 at Noon & 58 at Night. Wind Southwardly & fresh all...
23040From George Washington to John Fitzgerald and William Hartshorne, 18 January 1785 (Washington Papers)
At my return from Alexandria yesterday afternoon, I found the letters & papers herewith enclosed....
23041[Diary entry: 19 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 19th. Mercury at 48 in the Morning—the same at Noon and at Night. Day clear & fine. The...
23042[Diary entry: 20 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Thursday 20th. Mercury at 40 in the Morning—42 at Noon and 45 at Night. Wind at No. Et.—day...
23043[Diary entry: 21 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Friday 21st. Mercury at 52 in the Morning—54 at Noon & 55 at Night. More or less rain all night...
23044[Diary entry: 22 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 22d. Mercury at 45 in the Morning—the same at Noon & 44 at Night. Clear weather—the wind...
23045From George Washington to Matthew Campbell, 22 January 1785 (Washington Papers)
Understanding that Mr Wilson of Alexandria was empower’d to sell the plaister of Paris which you...
23046From George Washington to William Grayson, 22 January 1785 (Washington Papers)
Your letter, with the Books, Potomac bill & other papers, did not reach this until past eleven...
23047From George Washington to Benjamin Harrison, 22 January 1785 (Washington Papers)
It is not easy for me to decide by which my mind was most affected upon the receipt of your...
23048From George Washington to Bushrod Washington, 22 January 1785 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed letter was brought here some days ago. I desire you will present Mr Ryan’s note to...
23049[Diary entry: 23 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Sunday 23d. Mercury at 36 in the Morning—38 at Noon & 42 at Sun setting. Clear & quite calm all...
23050[Diary entry: 24 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Monday 24th. Mercury at 41 in the morning—57 at Noon & 54 at Night. Drizzly at intervals all...