27451From George Washington to Major General Israel Putnam, 11 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have your favr of the 7th and am glad to find that you had determined to detain Warners Militia. At whatever place Govr Clinton and yourself determine to throw obstructions and Batteries upon the River, I imagine it will prove satisfactory, for no person is supposed to have a better knowledge of that Country than the Governor. For the very same Reasons that Genl Howe is reinforcing himself...
27452[Diary entry: 4 February 1760] (Washington Papers)
4. So[uther]ly cloudy & clear by turns—white Frost.
27453[Diary entry: 1 April 1748] (Washington Papers)
Fryday April the 1st. 1748. This Morning Shot twice at Wild Turkies but killd none. Run of three Lots & returnd to Camp.
27454[Diary entry: 20 March 1763] (Washington Papers)
20. Finished—Sowing 59 Bushels—Oats. Note John Alton had sowed 14½ Bushls. Do.
27455[December 1773] (Washington Papers)
Decr. 1st. Dined at Mrs. Dawsons & spent the Evening in my own Room. 2. Dined at Southalls, & Spent the Evening at Mrs. Campbells. On 29 July 1773, Mrs. Campbell’s tavern on Waller Street had been put up for auction by Nathaniel Walthoe’s executor. Mrs. Campbell had bought it and two lots on six months’ credit and got the deed in Jan. 1774 ( Va. Gaz. , P&D, 20 May 1773; York County Deed Book,...
27456From George Washington to John Hancock, 22 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
I have nothing in particular to communicate to Congress respecting the Situation of our Affairs, It is much the same as when I had the honor of addressing you last. On Friday night, about Eleven or Twelve OClock, a Fire broke out in the City of New York, near the New or St Pauls Church, as It is said, which continued to burn pretty rapidly till after Sun rise the next morning. I have not been...
27457From George Washington to the Massachusetts Council, 19 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
It unfortunately happens on a minute examination of our ordnance & Stores at the different Deposits, that we are by no means in so respectable a condition as to these, as it might be wished. A number of Heavy Cannon & Shot—Howitzers & Shells will be essential in addition to those we have, for carrying on our operations with vigor & energy; and also a further quantity of powder. After...
27458From George Washington to Major General Johann Kalb, 27 September 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have directed General Putnam to send a Brigade on the West side the river to protect the Country from the light parties of the enemy, now in the Jerseys —In order to replace this, You will detach a brigade of your division to Fish Kill town, where it will wait General Putnams orders to join him if it should be necessary. I am Sir Yr Most Obed. ser. Df , in Alexander Hamilton’s writing,...
27459From George Washington to John Christian Ehlers, 4 November 1792 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to John Christian Ehlers, 4 Nov. 1792. GW wrote Anthony Whitting on this date : “I have written, as you will see by the enclosed, long letters, both to Thos Green and the Gardner. . . . The letters are left open for your perusal & delivery.”
27460From George Washington to James Bloxham, 1 January 1789 (Washington Papers)
A View of the Work at the Ferry and Frenchs Plantations in the year 1789, with general directions for the executn. The Plows at these two places must be encreased to eight, in order that the work allotted for them may be accomplished in due season, and in good order. The field they are at present breaking up, must be first compleated, if the weather will permit. After which, as there cannot...
27461[Diary entry: 18 August 1773] (Washington Papers)
18. Calm still, & clear and very warm especially in the afternoon.
27462From George Washington to Lund Washington, 12 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Lund Washington, 12 Feb. 1780. On 25 Feb. , GW wrote to James Mercer: “On the 12th Instt I wrote to Mr Lund Washington.”
27463From George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, 22 January 1793 (Washington Papers)
Nothing occurs to me as necessary to be added to the enclosed project. If the Subscription is not confined to the members of the Philosophical Society I would readily add my mite to the means for encouraging Mr Michaud’s undertaking—and do authorize you to place me among, & upon a footing with the respectable sums which may be Subscribed. I am always Yours. ALS , DLC : Jefferson Papers; ADfS ,...
27464From George Washington to James Madison, 28 November 1784 (Washington Papers)
After the several conversations we have had on the subject of inland navigation; and the benefits which would, probably, be derived from a commercial intercourse with the Western territory; I shall make no apology for giving you the trouble of the enclosed. It is matter of regret to me, however, that I cannot accompany them with some explanations & observations. It was intended these Papers...
27465George Washington to Major General William Heath, 23 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 23, 1781 . Sends instructions for improving defenses of West Point. LS , in writings of Tench Tilghman and H, Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston.
27466[Diary entry: 8 October 1788] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 8th. Thermometer at 55 in the Morning—65 at Noon and 63 at Night. A very thick fog till nine Oclock—after which the Sun came out and it was very pleasant till about Noon when there was Sun shine and clouds alternately afterwards—Wind at So. Wt. in the morning which veered more to the northward afterwards. Rid to the Plantations at Muddy hole, Dogue run, Frenchs & the Ferry. At Muddy...
27467From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 3 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
I take the Liberty to mention to your Excellency, that, in attending to the Resolution of Congress of the 15th of April, respecting the posts in the United States occupied by the British Troops, I find it necessary to apply for a more particular Explanation of the Intentions of Congress than is there expressed. Taking it for granted that the Northern & Western Posts are included within the...
27468[Diary entry: 15 December 1773] (Washington Papers)
15. Just such a day as yesterday in all respects.
27469George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 19 August 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
White Plains [ New York ] August 19, 1778 . Introduces Colonel Lewis de la Radière of the Corps of Engineers. LS , in writing of H, George Washington Photostats, Library of Congress.
27470General Orders, 17 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
The troops are to be under arms at eleven o’clock this forenoon, except those men who are employed in making cartridges; and the General expects that the commanding officer of each regiment daily keeps a number of the best hands diligently working at that business, ’till further orders. The troops are to parade with one days provisions ready cooked. Varick transcript , DLC:GW . Lt. James...
27471[Diary entry: 19 February 1796] (Washington Papers)
19. Clear with the wind at West & rather cool.
27472From George Washington to John Welles, Eleazer Wales and Edward Chinn, 22 September 1779 (Washington Papers)
Your favr of the 1st Inst. came to my hands yesterday. I am exceedingly obliged to you for the information you give me respecting the mode that is adopted for the settlement of claims for waste &ca committed by the Army. I have been much embarrassed by applications of this nature, and where I have given order⟨s⟩ in the matter, it has been solely with a veiw of relieving individuals whose...
27473From George Washington to Colonel Samuel Blachley Webb, 25 February 1779 (Washington Papers)
Agreeable to my promise, when you were at Head Quarters, I have had a calculation made from the last returns of the Commissary of Prisoners, of the number of privates which upon the several propositions that have been made by the enemy, we should have to give them in a general exchange of our officers for officers and privates of the Convention Troops—By submitting this to Congress, if...
27474[Diary entry: 9 January 1772] (Washington Papers)
9. Mr. Magowan left this after breakfast for Colchester. I rid to the Ferry Doeg Run & Muddy hole & found Mrs. French & Daughter here when I returnd. Penelope Manley French, sister of Harrison Manley and widow of Daniel French, was still residing with her only child, Elizabeth, at her late husband’s home, Rose Hill. Although Mrs. French lived at least until 1799, she never remarried and...
27475General Orders, 27 April 1777 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW .
27476From George Washington to Horatio Sharpe, 24 April 1754 (Washington Papers)
It is with the greatest concern I acquaint you, that Mr. Ward, ensign in captain Trent’s company, was obliged to surrender his small fortress in the Forks of Monongehela, at the summons of captain Contrecoeur, commander of the French forces, who fell down from Venango with a fleet of 360 canoes and battoes, conveying upwards of one thousand men, eighteen pieces of artillery, and large stores...
27477To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 27 August 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Provided the dispute between Great Britain and Spain should come to the decision of Arms, from a variety of circumstances (individually unimportant and inconclusive, but very much the reverse when compared and combined) there is no doubt in my mind, that New Orleans and the Spanish Posts above it on the Mississippi will be among the first attempts of the former, and that the reduction of them...
27478[Diary entry: 26 June 1767] (Washington Papers)
26. Cool & pleast. morng. Wind Northwardly afterwards, still & warm.
27479From George Washington to David Humphreys, 22 October 1786 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 24th ulto came to my hands about the middle of this month. For the enclosures it containd I pray you to receive my warmest acknowledgements and thanks. The poem, tho’ I profess not to be a connoisseur in these kind of writings, appears pretty in my eye, and has sentiment and elegance which must, I think, render it pleasing to others. With respect to the circular letter, I see...
27480From George Washington to the Officer Commanding the Additional Maryland Battalion, 1 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
By the time this arrives at the Head of Elk, I would willingly hope, that the Battallion which the Legislature determined to raise for the War, in lieu of the number of Militia required by the Honourable the Committee of Congress, acting with the Army, will have assembled and be in readiness to join me. If this is the case I am to request, that You will proceed with it and join the Army on the...