51From George Washington to David Stuart, 30 November 1792 (Washington Papers)
Knowing that tomorrow is the time appointed for the monthly meeting of the Commissioners at George Town, I had intended to have written you a line or two on a particular subject by Wednesday’s Post; but one thing or another put it out of mind until it was too late. I now set down to do it, as the letter in the common course of the Post will reach George Town on Monday—probably, before you...
52From George Washington to David Stuart, 1 February 1793 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday I wrote two letters to the Commissioners. One public, the other private. The first giving ideas of the compensation which ought to be made them for their past, and an allowance for future services. In doing this I did not, as the Law is silent, chuse to be governed wholly by my own Judgment; and therefore took the opinion of known friends to the District, and to yourselves. The...
53From George Washington to David Stuart, 3 March 1793 (Washington Papers)
The Official letter from the Commissioners to me—dated the 8th of last Month—promising their sentiments on the subject of compensation, so soon as a meeting was had with Mr Johnson, prevented my acknowledging the receipt of your private letter of the same date, and on the same subject until now; nor shall I do more than slightly touch upon it until I receive the further Sentiments of the...
54From George Washington to David Stuart, 4 March 1793 (Washington Papers)
Since writing my letter of yesterday, I have recd the enclosed from Mr Jefferson, w[hic]h I send to you just as I recd it. I am Dr Sir &c. Note the enclosed was the copies of 2 letters writte[n] by Mr Jefferson to Mr Ellicott, w[hic]h he says is all that he has written to him in the years of 1792 & 93. Copy, in Tobias Lear’s writing, DNA : RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters; LB , DLC:GW . The...
55From George Washington to David Stuart, 9 April 1793 (Washington Papers)
On Thursday next at one o’Clock, I mean to pay the last respect to the remains of my deceased Nephew, by having the funeral obsequies performed. Mrs Fanny Washington & myself would be very glad to see you, mistress Stuart & the Girls here on that occasion; for this reason, & knowing they have not the means of getting down, a carriage is sent for them: and I believe it would be extremely...
56From George Washington to David Stuart, 20 January 1794 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 6th instant came duly to hand. As you appear to have taken a final determination, I can say nothing more on the subject of its disclosure than that it would have been pleasing to me if it had been convenient to yourselves, that those who began shd have compleated the work; and not to have left the harvest to your labours to be reaped by others. As you are better acquainted...
57From George Washington to David Stuart, 13 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have been favored with your letter of the 4th instt and thank you for the information respecting the depredations on my land, lying on four miles run. Mr Bushrod Washington a year or two ago, was desired to commence a suit or suits against some of the Trespassers; but whether he did, or not, or what the result was, I do not recollect ever to have heard. The growth of the land, is more...
58From George Washington to David Stuart, 21 September 1794 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 14th instt has been duly received. As it was, and is, my earnest wish to discharge my obligation to Mr Lund Washington, and all other debts; it will prove inconvenient to me to apply the money which you have lodged in the Bank of Alexandria, for my use, to the purpose of paying the debt due from my brother Samuel’s estate to that of Mr Custis’; yet I cannot, whilst there are...
59From George Washington to David Stuart, 6 April 1795 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 22d Ulto came duly to hand. I shall keep Mr White, with others, in remembrance, for the place suggested; but I shall come to no decision thereon before I arrive at the federal city; which, probably, will happen on the 18th instant if no accident happens on the road; as my present intention is to commence my journey for Mount Vernon on the 14th for a very short stay. The...
60From George Washington to David Stuart, 5 August 1795 (Washington Papers)
By the Mail which came into Alexandria, this day, I have received letters, advising me of the recall of Mr Hammond; & some other matters which have induced me to determine to proceed from Georgetown to Phila. As none but the Officers of Government have been made acquainted with my determination respecting the ratification of the Treaty (as communicated to you last night) I request you would...