27511[Diary entry: 24 March 1770] (Washington Papers)
24. Surveying the vacancy’s of waste Land by Mr. Triplet & straitning the Mill Race. GW had found there was a small parcel of unclaimed land between Harrison’s patent and Dogue Run, and he was now surveying it with the intention of obtaining a grant from Lord Fairfax and thus providing more room along the run to accommodate his new millrace and dams (grant of Lord Fairfax to GW, 4 Mar. 1771,...
27512[Diary entry: 28 October 1772] (Washington Papers)
28. Not much unlike yesterday. Wind in the same Quarter & now & then Raining.
27513Instructions to Reuben Colburn, 3 September 1775 (Washington Papers)
You are to go with all Expedition to Gardnerstone upon the River Kenebeck, and without Delay proceed to The Constructing of Two Hundred Batteaus, to row with Four Oars each; Two Paddles and Two setting Poles to be also provided for each Batteau. You are to Engage a Company of Twenty Men consisting of Artificers, Carpenters, and Guides to go under your Command to Assist in such Services as you,...
27514[Diary entry: 30 January 1772] (Washington Papers)
30. Snowd all Night, with a brisk Wind from the Northward. The day cloudy and Misty—now & then Raining till the Afternoon when it grew clear, wind Westerly.
27515[Diary entry: 23 October 1762] (Washington Papers)
23. At Night set fire to brick Kiln.
27516[Diary entry: 8 May 1788] (Washington Papers)
Thursday 8th. Thermometer at 60 in the Morning—75 at Noon And 72 at Night. Clear in the Morning, with the Wind at So. Wt. Cloudy afternoon and rain about 8 Oclock. Visited the Plantations at the Ferry, Frenchs, Dogue run, and Muddy hole—also the Brick yard and Mill race. At the Ferry, the Ploughs wd. have finished to day—laying off and listing for Corn in field No. 2 and the People would about...
27517[June 1791] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday June 1st. Having received information that Governor Martin was on his way to meet me; and would be at Salem this evening, I resolved to await his arrival at this place instead of halting a day at Guilford as I had intended. Spent the forenoon in visiting the Shops of the different Trades Men—The houses of accomodation for the single men & Sisters of the Fraternity & their place of...
27518[October 1768] (Washington Papers)
Octr. 1. Fox huntg. back of Mr. Barry’s with Mr. Robt. Alexander Mr. Manley & Captn. Posey. Started & catchd a bitch Fox. Mr. Stedlar came here in the Afternoon. 2. At home. Mr. Alexander went away before breakfast. Mr. Stedlar remd. all day. 3. Clear & pleasant with very little Wind. Rid to Muddy hole & Doeg Run. Miss Sally Carlyle came here. 4. Went into the Neck—& up the Creek after Blew...
27519[Diary entry: 5 January 1789] (Washington Papers)
Monday 5th. Thermometer at 32 in the Morning—44 at Noon and 40 at Night. Clear and cool with the wind at No. Wt. Mr. Fairfax, and Mr. Bushrod Washington & wife, and Miss Blackburn went away after breakfast.
27520[Diary entry: 16 May 1796] (Washington Papers)
16. Wind Westerly & So. West.
27521General Orders, 10 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW . On this date, Richard Platt, deputy quartermaster of the main army, wrote Lt. Philip Strubing of the Maréchaussée Corps, from Newburgh, N.Y.: “I have it in Charge from his Excellency Genl Washington to desire You to rendezvous at Chester with your Dragoons to morrow Evening & there wait further Directions—If you cannot do it by to morrow night, endeavor to be there...
27522[Diary entry: 13 January 1790] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 13th. After duly considering on the place for receiving the address of the House of Representatives, I concluded, that it would be best to do it at my own House—first, because it seems most consistent with usage & custom—2d. because there is no 3d. place in the Fedl. Hall ( prepared ) to which I could call them, & to go into either of the Chambers appropriated to the Senate or...
27523[Diary entry: 6 February 1772] (Washington Papers)
6. Went across the Creek upon the Ice and staked off a fence for the Field on the Creek.
27524General Orders, 20 February 1779 (Washington Papers)
The Commander in Chief having been informed that in several instances regimental Pay-Masters have been ordered to do duty in rotation with other commissioned officers. As it is incompatible with the nature of their office, he directs that they be freed from all duties except such as relate to the pay and clothing of their regiments respectively. Varick transcript , DLC:GW .
27525[Diary entry: 3 June 1772] (Washington Papers)
3. Stayed at Mr. Washingtons all day.
27526[Diary entry: 14 April 1786] (Washington Papers)
Friday 14th. Thermometer at 42 in the Morning—64 at Noon and at Night. Clear Morning with the wind at No. East, but neither very fresh nor cold. Afterwd. Southly. & warm. Doctr. La Moyeur sent for his Black horse & Chaise which his Servant carried away to day. Doctr. Craik went to Alexanda. after breakfast & returned again at Night. Rid to my Plantations at Muddy hole, Dogue Run, and ferry in...
27527[Diary entry: 28 April 1769] (Washington Papers)
28. Raining of and on all day sometimes pretty fast but always misting. Wind in the same Quartr.
27528[Diary entry: 7 January 1799] (Washington Papers)
7. Clear. Mer. at 8. Wind at No. Wt.
27529General Orders, 3 January 1776 (Washington Papers)
The Continental Rules and Articles (as lately amended) for the better Government of the Troops of the Thirteen United Colonies, are now to take place; all Trials are therefore to be under those Articles; and in Compliance with the first, all Officers are to subscribe them—Each Colonel, or commanding Officer of a Regiment, or Corps is to send to the Adjutant General for a set for each Company,...
27530Memorandum, 16 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
A copy of the above Instructions was given to Lieutenant Hedgman, of the Stafford Militia; only he was ordered to Harness’s Fort. LB , DLC:GW . Lieutenant Hedgman could have been either of two brothers, William Hedgman (1732–1765) or George Hedgman (1734–1760), sons of Maj. Peter Hedgman (c.1700–1765), a member of the House of Burgesses for Prince William County from 1732 until 1740 and for...
27531Circular to the States, 29 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
In the letter which I did myself the honor of writing to you the 22nd instant, I informed you of the revolt of the Jersey Troops, and of the measures I intended to pursue in consequence. I have now the pleasure to inform you that Major Genl Howe, with the detachment under his command surrounded the Mutineers in their Quarters on the morning of the 27th brought them without dificulty to an...
27532[Diary entry: 22 April 1788] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 22. Thermometer at 48 in the Morning—55 at Noon And 55 at Night. Wind Southerly in the Morning & cold. About sun rise it began to rain and continued to do so with small intervals till about 2 Oclock When it ceased with appearances of clearing but towards sunset it began to rain again. At home all day.
27533[Diary entry: 15 March 1770] (Washington Papers)
15. Wind Eastwardly—from thence shifting to North & No. Wt. Constant Snow about abt. Sun rise till 12 or one Oclock then ceasing but cloudy & cold afterwards.
27534[Diary entry: 11 April 1766] (Washington Papers)
11. Cloudy, with light showers all day, wind briskly from the Southard. Sowed Hemp at the Mill to the 8th. stake—at Muddy hole to the 4th. & at Dog Run to the third. Sowed a little Flax by the Peach orchd. Ground very wet.
27535General Orders, 13 May 1777 (Washington Papers)
William Johnson Esqr:, formerly Brigade Major to Genl Lewis, is appointed to that duty, in Brigadier Genl Scott’s Brigade; and is to be respected and obeyed as such. Varick transcript , DLC:GW . William Johnson, who had been mustermaster of the Fairfax Independent Company when he visited GW at Mount Vernon on 25 April 1775 to discuss the company’s uniform, became adjutant of the Prince William...
27536[Diary entry: 12 June 1770] (Washington Papers)
12. Came to Williamsburg to Breakfast. Dined at the Club and spent the Evening in my own Room.
27537[Diary entry: 30 April 1796] (Washington Papers)
30. Wind and weather the same as yesterday.
27538General Orders, 21 September 1779 (Washington Papers)
The General Court Martial whereof Colonel Putnam is President is dissolv’d and another ordered to sit tomorrow morning nine ôclock for the trial of all persons who shall come before them. Colonel Bradford to preside. It being represented to the Commander in Chief that the time when the Massachusett levies were received by Continental officers at Springfield cannot be yet ascertained; they are...
27539Orderly Book, 18 November 1758 (Washington Papers)
New Camp Novr 18th 1758 Parole Dorset All the different Detachments are instantly to Join their respective Corps and an exact return to be givin In of all the Troops here, and also of all the Tools[.] Serjt Moreland of the 1st V. Rt is to take Charge of them, taking Care to Issue none out without orders. the 15 Bullocks which Came up for the use of Colo. Washingtons Division to be divided...
27540General Orders, 16 November 1775 (Washington Papers)
Motives of Oeconomy rendering it indispensibly necessary, that many of the Regiments should be reduced, and the whole put upon a different establishment; several deserving Officers, not from any demerit, but pure necessity, have been excluded in the New Arrangement of the Army, among these was Col. Whitcomb; but the noble Sentiments disclosed by that Gentleman, upon this Occasion, the Zeal he...
27541Remarks & Occurances in June [1769] (Washington Papers)
June 2d. Finishd breaking up my Corn gd. with the Plows at Muddy hole. 3d. Finishd going over the field abt. the Overseers House at the Mill with the Hoes. 6. Went over my plowed Corn at Doeg Run a 2d. time with the Plows. 7. Rid into the Neck, and went all ovr. my Wheat there, which in general I think very good; and at this time free from any appearance of Rust. I think it is observable that...
27542[Diary entry: 6 June 1796] (Washington Papers)
6. Raining a little in the forenoon—clear afterwards. Wind Easterly.
27543[Diary entry: 3 February 1790] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 3d. Viewed the Apartments in the Ho. of Mr. Macombe—made a disposition of the Rooms—fixed on some furniture of the Ministers (which was to be sold & was well adapted to particular public rooms) and directed additional Stables to be built.
27544[Diary entry: 27 October 1770] (Washington Papers)
27. A little Gloomy in the Morning but clear, still, & pleast. afterwards.
27545[Diary entry: 4 May 1786] (Washington Papers)
Thursday 4th. Thermometer at 58 in the Morning—68 at Noon and 63 at Night. Clear and pleasant, with but little wind, and that Easterly. Towards evening it began to lower a little and at Night a circle appeared round the Moon. Doctr. Craik came here in the forenoon, & crossed the river after Dinner on his return home, at wch. time I set out for Abingdon in Order (to morrow) to Survey my 4 Miles...
27546[Diary entry: 15 July 1769] (Washington Papers)
15. Very warm and close with gt. appearances of Rain and frequent showers to the Westward but very little here.
27547General Orders, 2 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
At a General Court Martial held by order of the Honorable the Board of war at Philadelphia the 13th of November last Colonel Febiger President Lieutenant Abraham Wood of the invalid regiment was tried for “His conduct unbecoming an officer and a Gentleman by keeping a tippling house and shuffle board and entertaining Soldiers.” The Court after maturely considering the Charges exhibited against...
27548[Diary entry: 12 May 1788] (Washington Papers)
Monday 12th. Thermometer at in the Morning— at Noon and at Night. Wind variable, with clouds, and appearances of rain. In the Morning early it was at So. Wt.—then West—No. Wt. &ca. Went, in Company with Colo. Humphreys to Mr. Rozers. Dined & returned in the Afternoon.
27549[Diary entry: 25 June 1766] (Washington Papers)
25. Finishd Do. & brought it into Barnes. Weather often Raining—Hay hurt.
27550Remarks—on the—Weather [November 1768] (Washington Papers)
Novr. 1. Clear, pleasant, & agreeable. 2. Rainy Morning. Wind eastwardly. But clear & pleast. Afternoon. 3. Clear & Pleasant. Wind Southwardly. 4. Do.——— Do.——— Do.——— Do. 5. Do.——— Do.——— Do.——— Do. 6. Do.——— Do.——— Do.——— Do. 7. Do.——— Do.——— Do.——— Do. 8. Cool, the Wind shifting Northwardly. 9. Very cool, & hard frosty Morng. In the Evening Rain (tho not much) & the Wind Eastwardly. 10....
27551[Diary entry: 8 November 1772] (Washington Papers)
8. At Colo. Bassetts all day.
27552[Diary entry: 2 June 1770] (Washington Papers)
2. Clear & exceeding pleasant—being also Warm & growing.
27553[Diary entry: 20 May 1796] (Washington Papers)
20. Wind Southerly & weather. Rain in the afternoon.
27554[Diary entry: 10 February 1772] (Washington Papers)
10. Ditto—Ditto.
27555Orders, 23 December 1755 (Washington Papers)
The Soldiers who received their discharge yesterday, are to attend at the Head-Quarters at 2 O’Clock; and they will receive some money to bear their expences home. They are not to be allowed to take their Regimentals with them; but, if they are very naked, may take their Blankets. Although there were express orders given for Returns being made regularly every morning, none have yet been given...
27556General Orders, 31 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
At a General Court-Martial held at Fort-Clinton October 23rd 1778—Coll Poor President[,] Nathan Nuthall Quarter Master to the 3rd No. Carolina Regiment was tried for behaving in an infamous manner unbecoming an Officer and a Gentleman also for embezzling the Public Stores & applying them to his own use, found guilty and unanimously sentenced (agreeable to the 1st Article of 12th section of the...
27557[Diary entry: 9 October 1795] (Washington Papers)
9. Do. Easterly.
27558General Orders, 18 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
The honorable the Congress have been pleased to pass the following resolutions. November 24th 1778 Congress took into consideration the report of the Committee of Arrangement and thereupon came to the following resolutions. Whereas the settlement of Rank in the Army of The United-States has been attended with much difficulty and delay, inasmuch as no general principles have been adopted and...
27559Remarks & Occurans. in Mar. [1770] (Washington Papers)
6th. Joseph Gort a stone Mason came here to raise Stone. Began to Enlist Corn Ground at Muddy hole Plantation. Began to Enlist Ditto in the Neck that is to lay of the Ground. Began the same Work at Doeg Run Plantation. Goart worked one month and was paid £3 as he and GW had agreed on 2 Feb. ( General Ledger A General Ledger A, 1750–1772. Library of Congress, George Washington Papers, Series 5,...
27560General Orders, 15 October 1781 (Washington Papers)
For the Trenches tomorrow Major General the Marqs de la Fayette Brigadiers Muhlenberg & Hazen Major General the Marquis de la Fayette’s division will mount in the Trenches tomorrow. The Commander in Chief congratulates the Allied Army on the Success of the Enterprize last evening against the two important works on the left of the enemys line: He requests the Baron Viomenil who commanded the...