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Count Wengiersky, a Polish Gentleman travelling the Continent for his amusement, will have the...
It has so happened that your card of Septr 1st, with the Bust which accompanied it, did not get...
803[Diary entry: 21 January 1785] (Washington Papers)
Friday 21st. Mercury at 52 in the Morning—54 at Noon & 55 at Night. More or less rain all night...
The plank I want is to floor a room 24 by 32 feet. It must be 24 feet long & 1½ inches thick—all...
805[Diary entry: 5 June 1787] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday. 5th. Dined at Mr. Morris’s with a large Company and spent the evening there.
806[Diary entry: 11 February 1785] (Washington Papers)
Friday 11th. Mercury at 46 this Morning—51 at Noon and the same at Night. The first part of the...
I have recd your Excellency’s letters of the 4th and 11th. The first inclosing Bank Bills for 90...
808[Diary entry: 29 July 1785] (Washington Papers)
Friday 29th. Thermometer at 78 in the Morng.—80 at Noon and 78 at Night. A Squall of Wind and a...
On the other side is a copy of my letter to you of this date under cover to Arthur Young Esqr. of...
At length I have received the sheriffs acct against me for Taxes—a copy of which I enclose you....
Mr Frondeville President of the Parliament of Normandy has transmitted me the enclosed Letter,...
I have the satisfaction, my dear Sir, to acknowledge the receipt of your kind favors of the 5th...
Accept my thanks for the information given me in your letter of the 25th ulto from the Court...
Gen. Washington presents respectful compliments to Mrs Powell, & prays her acceptance of the...
Amidst the general Joy on the happy and honourable Termination of the War we beg Leave to welcome...
Letter not found: from Charles Vancouver, 10 May. GW wrote Vancouver on 30 June : “Your favor of...
817[Diary entry: 1 March 1785] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 1st. Mercury at 34 in the morning 38 at Noon and 42 at Night. Wind at No. West all day, &...
818[Diary entry: 19 August 1785] (Washington Papers)
Friday 19th. Mercury at 79 in the Morning—82 at Noon and 82 at Night. Morning lowering, and very...
The King has not only condescended with pleasure to permit the extraction of the Jack Ass which...
By the interruptions of the post, your letter dated the 12th of Jany never got to my hands until...
Being of all the petitioners for Becoming Members of the association of the Cincinnati, the only...
Letter not found: from Thomas Newton, 5 Nov. 1788. On 17 Dec. GW wrote to Newton : “I have...
Letter not found: to John Fitzgerald, 13 June 1786. Fitzgerald wrote GW on 13 June : “I am...
Unsolicited by, and unknown to Mr Paine, I take the liberty of hinting the Services, and...
I embrace the good & safe oppertunity afforded me by Colo. Grayson to send you Ten half...
I take the Liberty of addressing Yr Excellency in order to Sollicit Yr Interest in continuing me...
827[Diary entry: 9 September 1785] (Washington Papers)
Friday 9th. Thermometer at 66 in the Morning—72 at Noon and 72 at Night. Clear and rather warm,...
Your Excellency may probably recollect that I had the honor of waiting on You, at the...
829[Diary entry: 5 January 1787] (Washington Papers)
Friday 5th. Mercury at 54 in the Morning—51 at Noon and 46 at Night. Day clear. In the Morning it...
Letter not found: to William Hartshorne, 5 July. On this date Hartshorne wrote GW that he had...
831[Diary entry: 23 August 1785] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 23d. Mercury at 76 in the Morning—74 at Noon and 75 at Night. Morning lowering, with...
Enclosed is your Warrant on Mr Hilligas, endorsed—I thank you for the trouble you have taken to...
I take the liberty to adresse your Excellency with the inclosed letter from mr duBouchet, who his...
On my return from the Western Courts, two weeks ago I was honored with your letter of the 3d of...
Your letter of the first inst. did not reach my hands until last night, or I would have replied...
I have communicated to Mr Reynolds by Letter your Determination respecting the Ewe Lambs; since...
In answer to your favor of the 5th, I have to inform you that I can find nothing in my letter or...
This letter will be presented to you by Mr Stevens, and is introductory of him; He has been an...
Mr Houdon Delivered me the Letter, That Your Excy Honoured me with of the 5th Novr And I have...
840[Diary entry: 13 September 1785] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 13th. Thermometer at 68 in the Morning—72 at Noon and 74 at Night. Calm morning, but a...
I received with your letter of the 9th instant, one from Mr Minot and also his History of the...
My objection to paying your account when here—was, now is, &, whether it is done or not, will...
843[Diary entry: 1 September 1784] (Washington Papers)
Having found it indispensably necessary to visit my Landed property west of the Apalacheon...
Resolved that Thomas Massey Esqr., or in case of his death or failing to act through other cause,...
Inclosed you have, A letter from Major John Poison, as also, one from said Gentleman to me...
846[Diary entry: 27 June 1787] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 27th. In Convention. Dined at Mr. Morris’s. Drank Tea there also and spent the evening...
I am unable to express the sense I have of your kindness, in the instance of your writing to...
848[Diary entry: 17 July 1787] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 17th. In Convention. Dined at Mrs. Houses, and made an excursion with a party for Tea to...
As soon as I got your letter announcing your intention of spending the Winter at Charleston I...
Letter not found: from Richard Henry Lee, 29 May 1785. On 22 June GW wrote Lee : “I stand...