1[Diary entry: 28 November 1786] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 28th. Mercury at 36 in the Morning—29 at Noon and 27 at N. Wind fresh all day from the No. West, and North, with clouds and appearances of Snow. Towards evening it cleared, and was very cold all day. A Hound bitch which like most of my other hounds appearing to be going Mad and had been shut up getting out, my Servant Will in attempting to get her in again was snapped at by her at the...
2From George Washington to John Canon, 28 November 1786 (Washington Papers)
I have just been advised by Mr Smith, my Counsel, of the favorable issue of the Ejectments I was compelled to bring for the recovery of my land in your neighbourhood; and of the necessity there is for me to appoint an agent to take care of my interest therein. As I am not acquainted with any one, who lives near the land, in whom I could place such entire confidence as yourself, permit me to...
3From George Washington to Thomas Freeman, 28 November 1786 (Washington Papers)
Mr Smith having advised me of the decisions in my favor at the Nisi prius Court held for the county of Washington; & of the necessity there is for my sending, or appointing some person on the spot to attend to my interest in the recovered lands; I have, as you appeared fixed on a removal to Kentuckey in the Spring, & with difficulty could be induced to continue the management of my business in...
4From George Washington to John Stephenson, 28 November 1786 (Washington Papers)
This Letter will be handed to you by Mr Lear a young gentleman who lives with me, & who will pass a receipt in discharge of any money you may pay him on my Account. I hope it will be convenient for you to discharge the whole, for it should be remembered that I have lain a long time out of what you are owing me, & that I can no more do without than another. My expenses are high, and my calls...