3251From George Washington to James Madison, 22 January 1796 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed letters, with the additional explanation that follows, will bring the case of young Fayette fully to your view. From the receipt of Mr Cabots letter until the latter end of Octr, I had not heard from, or of the young Gentleman. Then, a letter from Colo. Hamilton, to whom as you will see by Mr Cabots letter he had been introduced, informed me that he and his Tutor were in a retired...
3252To James Madison from George Washington, 22 January 1796 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed letters, with the additional explanation that follows, will bring the case of young Fayette fully to your view. From the receipt of Mr. Cabots letter until the latter end of Octr, I had not heard from, or of the young Gentleman. Then, a letter from Colo. Hamilton, to whom as you will see by Mr. Cabots letter he had been introduced, informed me that he and his Tutor were in a...
3253[Diary entry: 23 January 1796] (Washington Papers)
23. Perfectly calm, clear and pleastant. Mercury 18 in the morning.
3254[Diary entry: 24 January 1796] (Washington Papers)
24. Clear in the forenoon—a little lowering afterwards. Wind at So. West. Mercury at 30 & falling.
3255[Diary entry: 25 January 1796] (Washington Papers)
25. Lowering all day with appearances of Rain. W[in]d No. Et.
3256From George Washington to William Pearce, 25 January 1796 (Washington Papers)
The letter which accompanies the two parcels of Rice herewith sent, gives all the information I am able to transmit, respecting the cultivation of them: and to which I request you to pay particular attention. As these small things may be laid by, & forgot when the season for sowing or preparing ground for them arrives; and even after sowing them, may be forgotten in the due cultivation of...
3257[Diary entry: 26 January 1796] (Washington Papers)
26. Thick weather, but mild & thawing. Wind at So. Wt.
3258From George Washington to the U.S. Senate, 26 January 1796 (Washington Papers)
I nominate William Cushing, of Massachusetts, to be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Samuel Chase, of Maryland, to be one of the associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States; vice John Blair resigned and James McHenry, of Maryland to be Secretary for the Department of War. Copy, DLC:GW . The Senate approved these nominations on 27 Jan. ( Senate Executive...
3259[Diary entry: 27 January 1796] (Washington Papers)
27. Rain fell in the night. Fine Snow all the forenoon. Wind Easterly.
3260From George Washington to William Pearce, 27 January 1796 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 17th Instt which I expected on Saturday, came to hand by the Post of yesterday. These delays are, I presume, occasioned by the extreme badness of the Roads, wch by all accounts never were worse. I am very sorry for the death of Mr Davenport on many accts; and not the least on acct of his poor family; who must, I am sure, be left in great distress. for this reason I request...
3261[Diary entry: 28 January 1796] (Washington Papers)
28. Light Snow in the morning. Clear afterwards & mild. Wind So. Wt.
3262From George Washington to George Fitzhugh, 28 January 1796 (Washington Papers)
In answer to your letter of the 14th Instant, I inform you that the price of the land which I have in Gloucester County (Virginia) is Eight hundred pounds—estimating dollars at Six shillings—with interest thereon since the first day of April 1789 to the day on which I shall convey it: this being the precise cost of it to me. One fourth of the money to be paid at the time the Land is conveyed,...
3263From George Washington to James McHenry, 28 January 1796 (Washington Papers)
Your letters of the 21st & 24th instant have been duly received. The last, in time on tuesday, to give in the nominations of yourself & Mr Chase for the Offices contemplated. The day following they were advised & consented to by the Senate; and the Commissions will be ready for the reception of you both on your arrival in this City. of this be so good as to inform Mr Chase; and, if he is still...
3264[Diary entry: 29 January 1796] (Washington Papers)
29. Clear & turned much colder. Mercury at 18. Wind at No. Wt.
3265From George Washington to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, 29 January 1796 (Washington Papers)
Gentlemen of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives. In pursuance of the authority vested in the President of the united States by an act of Congress passed the third of March last, to reduce the weight of the copper coin of the united States, whenever he should think it for the benefit of the united States, provided that the reduction should not exceed two pennyweights in each cent,...
3266From George Washington to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, 29 January 1796 (Washington Papers)
Gentlemen of the Senate and of the House of Representatives I send herewith, for the information of Congress, 1st. An act of the legislature of the State of Rhode Island, ratifying an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, to prevent suits in certain Cases against a state. 2. An act of the State of North Carolina making the like ratification. 3. An act of the State of North...
3267[Diary entry: 30 January 1796] (Washington Papers)
30. Quite clear—mercury at 8 degrees. Wd. at No. Wt. but not strong.
3268From George Washington to John Page, 30 January 1796 (Washington Papers)
Retaining but an imperfect recollection of the facts that influenced the decision on Mr Guenets petition, I desired the Secretary of State to make particular enquiry into the nature of his case (of the district Judge & others) & report specially to me on the occasion. Enclosed is the result, which I give you the perusal of as a proof of his want of candour, and that every favor consistent with...
3269[Diary entry: 31 January 1796] (Washington Papers)
31. Very cold. Mercury at 4 degrees—very clear with little wind but a piercing Air.
3270From George Washington to Richard Henderson, 31 January 1796 (Washington Papers)
I hope you will not ascribe to incivility, an omission, which has proceeded from accident, or rather from misconception. Immediately upon the receipt of your letter dated the 26th of Novr it was put into the hands of the Gentleman who temporarily discharged the duties of Secretary of State, with directions to acknowledge the receipt of it, & to inform you that the Executive was pursuing...
3271From George Washington to Thomas Johnson, 31 January 1796 (Washington Papers)
I am ashamed, so much after the date of it, to have the receipt of your letter of the 15th of Decr to acknowledge; but truth being the best apology I can make for the omission, you will receive it as follow. Immediately upon the receipt of that letter, I sent it where all other letters relative to the same subject were referred, to the Secretary of War, who was in the act of investigating...
3272From George Washington to William Pearce, 31 January 1796 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 24th inst. with the reports, came to hand, at the usual time, yesterday. and I am sorry to find by them that sickness is so prevalent among the people. It is occasioned I presume by the changeableness of the weather; and will I hope, be carried off by the steady cold which seems to be now setting in. Had your grain been covered with Snow? If not, how does it, and is it...
3273[February 1796] (Washington Papers)
Feb. 1. Clear all day. Wind westerly in the forenoon & So. Wt. after wards. 2. A sprinkle of Snow in the morning—cloudy afterwards with appearances of Rain. Wind So. W. 3. A slight Snow fell in the Night. Clear day. Mild in the forenoon—Cooler afterwards. Wind at N.W. 4. Clear and rather cold. Not much wind & that N.W. 5. Very clear & pleasant with but little Wind from the No. Et. 6. A Slight...
3274[Diary entry: 1 February 1796] (Washington Papers)
Feb. 1. Clear all day. Wind westerly in the forenoon & So. Wt. after wards.
3275Advertisement, 1 February 1796 (Washington Papers)
The farms appertaining to the Mount Vernon Estate, in Virginia; four in number; adjoining the Mansion house farm. Leases will be given for the term of fourteen years to real farmers of good reputation and none others need apply. THE largest of these, called River farm, contains 1207 acres of ploughable land; 879 of which are in seven fields, nearly of a size, and under good fences; 212 acres...
3276Lease Terms, 1 February 1796 (Washington Papers)
There not being much difference in the quality of the soil of River—Union—and Dogue run farms, the rent of each, by the acre, will be the same. The soil of River farm has, generally, been most productive; but not having the meadow grounds of the other two, it will hardly be esteemed more valuable, or more profitable in future. The Rent of these three farms (in which the meadow grounds at the...
3277From George Washington to Oliver Wolcott, Sr., 1 February 1796 (Washington Papers)
I have been duly honored with your letter of the 21st Ulto announcing the death of Mr Huntington, late Governor of Connecticut. At the sametime that I regret the loss of so worthy a character, I cannot but feel consoled, that the Administration of the Government of that State has fallen into such good hands as yours. And let me pray you to accept my sincere thanks for the assurance therein...
3278[Diary entry: 2 February 1796] (Washington Papers)
2. A sprinkle of Snow in the morning—cloudy afterwards with appearances of Rain. Wind So. W.
3279[Diary entry: 3 February 1796] (Washington Papers)
3. A slight Snow fell in the Night. Clear day. Mild in the forenoon—Cooler afterwards. Wind at N.W.
3280[Diary entry: 4 February 1796] (Washington Papers)
4. Clear and rather cold. Not much wind & that N.W.
3281[Diary entry: 5 February 1796] (Washington Papers)
5. Very clear & pleasant with but little Wind from the No. Et.
3282[Diary entry: 6 February 1796] (Washington Papers)
6. A Slight Snow, not an Inch deep fell last night, clear without wind.
3283From George Washington to Thomas Marshall, 6 February 1796 (Washington Papers)
On the other side, you will receive a copy of my last to you dated the 2d ulto; accompanied with an Advertisement of the sale of my lands on the Western Waters. If you should be of opinion that the publication in the Lexington Gazette, of that part of the sd Advertisement which respects the Sale would be attended with any advantage to it I would thank you for having it inserted three times...
3284[Diary entry: 7 February 1796] (Washington Papers)
7. Clear all day with but little wind from the Eastward.
3285From George Washington to William Pearce, 7 February 1796 (Washington Papers)
Your letter, begun on the 31st of last month, and ended the 2d of this, came, with the Reports enclosed, duly to hand yesterday; together with the list of Dower Negros which are taken exactly as I wished. I now wish you would forward to me a list of all the remaining Negros on the Estate; distinguishing French’s from the others; & both made out in the manner of the last—giving the ages &ca....
3286From George Washington to David Stuart, 7 February 1796 (Washington Papers)
I am glad to find by the last letters which we have received from our friends in the Federal city, that you had recovered from the indisposition the preceeding ones announced. You will perceive by the enclosed Advertisement, that I am making an essay to accomplish what I communicated to you in confidence, when I was last in Virginia. I call it an essay, because I have no sanguine expectation...
3287[Diary entry: 8 February 1796] (Washington Papers)
8. Cloudy all day. Wind Westwardly—moderate.
3288[Diary entry: 9 February 1796] (Washington Papers)
9. Clear with the Wind at No. Wt. and rather cold—but fine notwithstanding for the Season.
3289[Diary entry: 10 February 1796] (Washington Papers)
10. About 7 Oclock it began to Snow and kept steadily at it until 11, then changd. to rain & contd. all the day afterwards. Wind Easterly.
3290From George Washington to Elizabeth Parke Custis, 10 February 1796 (Washington Papers)
I have obeyed your injunction in not acknowledging the receipt of your letter of the first instant until I should hear from Mr Law. This happened yesterday—I therefore proceed to assure you—if Mr Law is the man of your choice, of wch there can be no doubt, as he has merits to engage your affections, and you have declared that he has not only done so, but that you find, after a careful...
3291From George Washington to Thomas Law, 10 February 1796 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday’s Mail brought me your letter of the 4th Instant; and that of Saturday announced from Miss Custis herself, the Union which is pending between you. No intimation of this event, from any quarter, having been communicated to us before, it may well be supposed that it was a matter of Surprize. This being premised, I have only to add, that as the parties most interested are agreed, my...
3292From George Washington to Bushrod Washington, 10 February 1796 (Washington Papers)
You are very welcome to a part of the Guinea—or Chinese Hogs which you saw at my Mill—But it is necessary to inform you, that except the Sow which you might have seen in a pen & her Pigs wch were running about it, I have none others, unmixed at that place. This happens from their running at large. There is a Vessel now up (in this Port) for Norfolk & Richmond; to Sail, by adverti⟨s⟩ement, on...
3293From George Washington to Bushrod Washington, 10 February 1796 (Washington Papers)
On Saturday last I received your letter of the 24th Ulto. Presuming that Mr Keith has sent you all the attested accounts of my Executorship of the Estate of Colo. Thomas Colvill, in which the affairs of John Colvill his brother (to whom he was Executor) were involved—together with the Will of the former and the claims originating from an extraordinary devise which you will find therein, I am...
3294[Diary entry: 11 February 1796] (Washington Papers)
11. Raining in the Morning. Clear afterwards and as mild as April. Wind at So. Wt.
3295From George Washington to Jeremiah Wadsworth, 11 February 1796 (Washington Papers)
Let me request the favor of you to cause the Advertisement herewith sent, to be published three times in the Hartford Gazette which has the most extensive circulation; with an interval of two weeks between each. Be so good as to pay the printer for doing this, or send his account therefor to Mr Trumbull, to whom the money shall be paid at sight. Mr Trumbull has informed you of my want of a...
3296[Diary entry: 12 February 1796] (Washington Papers)
12. Wind from No. Wt. & cool, but fine notwithstanding.
3297From George Washington to Edward Carrington, 12 February 1796 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Edward Carrington, 12 Feb. 1796 . On 24 Feb., Carrington wrote GW: “I have been honored with your favor of the 12th Instant.”
3298To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 13 February 1796 (Hamilton Papers)
In the moment I was closing & dispatching my letters to the Post Office, I learnt from the Attorney General of the U.S. that you would be here on the 17th. My mind being continually uneasy on Acct. of Young Fayette, I cannot but wish (if this letter should reach you in time, and no reasons stronger than what have occurred against it) that you would request him, and his Tuter, to come on to...
3299[Diary entry: 13 February 1796] (Washington Papers)
13. Clear & pleasant with but little wind and that from the Southward.
3300From George Washington to Isaac Craig, 13 February 1796 (Washington Papers)
I will thank you for causing the enclosed to be inserted three times in the Pittsburgh Gazette; with an interval of a fortnight or three weeks between each publication: and I should be further obliged to you for having one of them pasted up at the door of the most frequented tavern, or other conspicuous place in that Town. Have the like done, if you please, at Union Town, or place of...