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Letter not found: from George Augustine Washington, 12 May 1787. On 17 May GW wrote George...
While you recall to my mind the honor formerly done me by enrolling my name in the List of the...
I am fortunate in this Opportunity to wish you a Happy New year, and to devote the first Moments...
I received in due time the Letter you were so obliging as to write me of the 1st February and am...
I am honored with your favor of the 22d of June. As I have been very unlucky hitherto, in the...
By Dennis I Send you a Bay mare which I have Procured For your Advantage In the way of rent—Money...
857[Diary entry: 7 August 1787] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 7th. In convention. Dined at Mr. Morris’s and spent the evening there also.
I enclose to your care a Letter to Mr Cowvenhoven in answer to his Memorial & request, and his...
There being many reasons to believe that our Specie has been much lessened not only during the...
860[Diary entry: 21 July 1787] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 21st. In Convention. Dined at Springsbury with the Club of Gentn. & Ladies. Went to the...
The president of the Senate, chosen for the special occasion having opened and counted the votes...
The Cannon and Carriages are delivered—Your Excellency will please to Sign the inclosed Order for...
863[Diary entry: 27 October 1786] (Washington Papers)
Friday 27th. Mercury at 56 in the Morning—58 at Noon and 56 at Night. Cloudy in the Morning, with...
The intemperate weather, and very great care which the Post Riders take of themselves, prevented...
865[Diary entry: 11 August 1787] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 11th. In Convention. Dined at the Club at Springsbury and after Ten returnd. home.
In a letter I received from Col. Fitzhugh dated the 17th Instant, He expresses a desire that my...
It was not until the 24th Instt (after my return from Philadelphia) that I had the honor to...
My sensibility is deeply affected by this distinguished mark of the affectionate regard of your...
869[Diary entry: 17 November 1786] (Washington Papers)
Friday 17th. Mercury at 38 in the Morning—44 at Noon and 45 at Night. Cloudy with drops of rain...
Finding among General Greens letters one to you which has some expressions that are desponding...
Boston, April 16th 1789. “At this era, when every moment of your time is precious, I feel...
When Mrs Bingham did herself the honor of writing a Note to General Washington, it was not the...
Should this letter get to your hands in time for the Sailing of Captn Ellwood—and you can readily...
874[Diary entry: 8 January 1788] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 8th. Thermometer at 26 in the Morning—32 at Noon and 32 at Night. Wind at East in the...
875[Diary entry: 1 September 1787] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 1st. Dined at Mr. Morris after coming out of Convention and drank Tea there.
By the Kings Chiefs and head Warriors of the Creek and Cherickes Nations of Indians at a...
Letter not found: to William Deakins, Jr., 10 Jan. 1787. Deakins wrote GW on 10 Jan. : “I have...
878[Diary entry: 31 October 1786] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 31st. Mercury at 41 in the Morning—42 at Noon and 42 at Night. Wind pretty fresh at No....
879[Diary entry: 7 December 1786] (Washington Papers)
Thursday 7th. Mercury at 36 in the Morning—40 at Noon and 36 at Night. Wind Southerly all day and...
As I have no information of Doctr Shiell’s death, nor any connexion with his family or affairs; I...
It is a long time my dear Sir since I have had the pleasure of addressing you, owing to my having...
882[Diary entry: 21 November 1786] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 21st. Mercury at 36 in the Morning—40 at Night [Noon] and 38 at Night. Flying clouds with...
883[Diary entry: 4 January 1786] (Washington Papers)
Wednesday 4th. Thermometer at 35 in the Morning—42 at Noon and 40 at Night. Morning calm and...
I have just now been favored with the receipt of your letter, dated the 10th of Octor last; and...
agreable to your Commands of the 3d present delivered to me the 8th of the same month, I prepared...
886[Diary entry: 12 January 1788] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 12th. Thermometer at 19 in the morning—24 at Noon and 24 at Night. Wind at So. Et. and...
I have enclosed to Your Excellency a Copy of a Letter to the President of Congress containing...
Immediately on receipt of yours, I wrote Col. Heath for the enclosed which only came to hand...
Ascribe my silence to any cause rather than the want of friendship, or to a disinclination to...
890[Diary entry: 11 December 1786] (Washington Papers)
Monday 11th. Mercury at 14 in the Morning—26 at Noon and 24 at Night. Wind at No. West all day...
Your favor of the 24 March was handed to me too late on Monday last to reply to it by that post....
I stand Indebted in acct Current with you at this Time about Seventy pounds on acct of my...
893[Diary entry: 2 February 1788] (Washington Papers)
Saturday 2d. Thermometer at 32 in the Morning—42 at Noon and 42 at Night. Wind Southerly, & day...
If it was in my power to give you the information, & the satisfaction which is required in your...
Enclosed you have a bill of sale for Magnolio, The expectation of the pleasure of seeing you and...
Your letter of the 2d instant came duly to hand, and obliged me by its communications. On friday...
Letter not found: from Clement Biddle, 16 Mar. 1786. On 18 May GW wrote Biddle : “Your favors of....
898[Diary entry: 26 June 1786] (Washington Papers)
Munday 26th. Mercury at 74 in the Morning—78 at Noon and 78 at Night. The forenoon was clear and...
With what words, My dear Count, shall I express to you the sensibility of a heart which you have...
Your Favour dated the 28th of Last month I receiv’d the 10th of this month—I shall be Very...