791From George Washington to Philip Leibert, 24 October 1783 (Washington Papers)
In answer to your Memorial which I reced yesterday—I am to inform you that Major General Baron Steuben has directions to make an Inspection of the Invalids at Philadelphia—and to report the situation of the respective Officers—You will please therefore to lay before him any pretension you may have—I am Sir Your most Obed. Servant DLC : Papers of George Washington.
792From George Washington to Jean Le Mayeur, 30 August 1784 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 14th accompanying the horse for little Washington came safe. It is not in my power to describe his delight, which is the best proof of his thanks to you—he finds beauty in every part, & tho’ shy at first, he begins now to ride with a degree of boldness which will soon do honor to his horsemanship. Mrs Washington & all the family join me in best wishes for you. Mrs Lund...
793From George Washington to Jean Le Mayeur, 5 May 1787 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Jean Le Mayeur, 5 May 1787. On 23 May Jean Le Mayeur wrote that he did not receive GW’s “favour of the fifth instant till yesterday.”
794From George Washington to Jean Le Mayeur, 28 March 1786 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Jean Le Mayeur, 28 Mar. 1786. On 10 April Le Mayeur wrote GW of having “the honour of your Excellency’s favour of the 28th march.”
795From George Washington to Pierre Charles L’Enfant, 4 December 1783 (Washington Papers)
Having made a purchase of most of the Articles of plated ware contained in my last to the Marqs de la Fayette, of wch you were the bearer, & was desired, if he was not in Paris, to open & comply with. I have to request that nothing may be done in the matter by him or you, as it is unnecessary. I am Sir Your Most Obt Servt DLC : Papers of George Washington.
796From George Washington to Pierre Charles L’Enfant, 30 October 1783 (Washington Papers)
Herewith you will receive 250 Dollars in Bank notes, with which you will please to procure for me Eight of the Bald Eagles—one of which, if there shall appear (upon conversing with gentlemen, better acquainted in those matters than I am) no impropriety in it, or any deviation from the intention of the order, may not only be finished in a masterly manner; but ornamented in an elegant , tho’ not...
797From George Washington to Pierre L’Enfant, 1 January 1787 (Washington Papers)
The Letter which you did me the honor of writing to me the 6th ulto together with the Memorial which accompanied it came safe, after some delay. Without entering into the merits of the latter, which I could only do as an individual, I shall regret that your zeal for the honor, & your wishes to advance what you conceived to be the interests of the Society of the Cincinnati, should have led you...
798From George Washington to Sivetau de Lepinay, 10 October 1783 (Washington Papers)
A few days since I had the honor to Receive your letter of the 8 Septr inclosing a Packet from Monsr Dr Lamolissiere. You will please, Sir, to accept my thanks for the trouble you have had. and to add to the favor by the inclosed answer to that Gentlemans letter. I am Sir. Your very humble Servant DLC : Papers of George Washington.
799From George Washington to Sivetau de Lepinay, 1 October 1783 (Washington Papers)
A few days since I had the honor to Receive your Letter of the 8 Septr inclosing a Packet from Monsr De L’amoligniere. You will please, Sir, to accept my thank’s for the trouble you have had and to add to the favor by forwarding the inclosed answer to that Gentlemans letter. I am Sir Your very humble Servant. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
800From George Washington to Létombe, 5 November 1788 (Washington Papers)
The Compte de Moutiers did me the honor to hand me your letter of the 5 Ulto, together with the two Volumes on Hydrolicks which you were so polite as to forward to me from M. le Comte de Buar. I must beg you, Sir, to accept of my best thanks for your attention to those books and likewise for your polite expressions to me in your letter. I have not yet had liesure to peruse the Books, and can...