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| No. | Author | Recipient | Title | Date | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington, George | Hooe, Robert Townsend | From George Washington to Robert Townsend Hooe, 18 July … | 1784-07-18 | Hearing that you have a Vessel bound to some port in Spain, I am induced to ask if it is safe &... |
| 2 | Hooe, Robert Townsend | Washington, George | To George Washington from Robert Townsend Hooe, 18 July … | 1784-07-18 | I am to acknowledge the honor of your letter of this day, and let me assure you that I will do... |
| 3 | Belknap, Jeremy | Washington, George | To George Washington from Jeremy Belknap, 19 July 1784 | 1784-07-19 | Great and Good Sir, After the multitude of addresses which have been presented to you in the... |
| 4 | Washington, George | Magowan, Walter | From George Washington to Walter Magowan, 20 July 1784 | 1784-07-20 | Not knowing of whom the vestry of Peccawaxon is composed—or that I have the honor of being... |
| 5 | Randolph, Edmund | Washington, George | To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 20 July 1784 | 1784-07-20 | Since my letter of the last week, I have inquired into the fruit of your chances in Colo. Byrd’s... |
| 6 | Washington, George | Harrison, Benjamin | From George Washington to Benjamin Harrison, 22 July … | 1784-07-22 | I have had the honor to receive your favor of the 2d—What you have asked of the Secretary at War,... |
| 7 | Lee, Richard Henry | Washington, George | To George Washington from Richard Henry Lee, 22 July … | 1784-07-22 | The letter that you did me the honor to write to me on the 12th of June last, I did not receive... |
| 8 | Washington, George | Skilling, William | From George Washington to William Skilling, 22 July … | 1784-07-22 | I have just received your letter of the , & this answer will be lodged on the road by Colo.... |
| 9 | Washington, John Augustine | Washington, George | To George Washington from John Augustine Washington, 24 … | 1784-07-24 | Your favour of June the 30th came to hand on the 9th Instant, a Vessel saild the second day after... |
| 10 | Washington, George Augustine | Washington, George | To George Washington from George Augustine Washington … | 1784-07-25 | In my Letter to You, by the fair American, which was the first; and only conveyance I have had of... |
| 11 | Knox, Henry | Washington, George | To George Washington from Henry Knox, 26 July 1784 | 1784-07-26 | A fear of intruding upon your more important concerns has prevented my writing to you since my... |
| 12 | Tilghman, Tench | Washington, George | To George Washington from Tench Tilghman, 27 July 1784 | 1784-07-27 | Since I had the honor of writing to you a few days ago, I have met with a House Joiner, in a Ship... |
| 13 | Washington, George | Welch, Wakelin | From George Washington to Wakelin Welch, 27 July 1784 | 1784-07-27 | Your letter of the 26th of Jany, & duplicate thereof, both coming by the way of James river, were... |
| 14 | Washington, George | Biddle, Clement | From George Washington to Clement Biddle, 28 July 1784 | 1784-07-28 | The Mulatto fellow William who has been with me all the War is attached (married he says) to one... |
| 15 | Skilling, William | Washington, George | To George Washington from William Skilling, 28 July … | 1784-07-28 | I Receivd your letter of the 22nd of July wherein you inform me that Col: Bassett thinks that mr... |
| 16 | Washington, George | Tilghman, Tench | From George Washington to Tench Tilghman, 29 July 1784 | 1784-07-29 | Your favor by Captn Bradstreet came to hand too late in the Afternoon of yesterday to send up for... |
| 17 | Read, Jacob | Washington, George | To George Washington from Jacob Read, 30 July 1784 | 1784-07-30 | The very Short Stay the post makes at Annapolis precludes me the pleasure of acknowledging in the... |
| 18 | Hughes, Hugh | Washington, George | To George Washington from Hugh Hughes, 31 July 1784 | 1784-07-31 | In Obedience to your Excellency’s verbal Order, which was delivered to me by Colonel Joseph... |
| 19 | Simpson, Gilbert | Washington, George | To George Washington from Gilbert Simpson, 31 July 1784 | 1784-07-31 | This Comes to inform you that I Got Safely home the Saturday after I lef you and found Every... |
| 20 | Washington, Thornton | Washington, George | To George Washington from Thornton Washington, 1 August … | 1784-08-01 | after my most respectkfool compliments to your self and lady I must beg lieave to lay before your... |
| 21 | Washington, George | Washington, Charles | From George Washington to Charles Washington, 2 August … | 1784-08-02 | The enclosed came to my hands from Philadelphia last night. I am sorry to find by George’s letter... |
| 22 | Washington, George | Biddle, Clement | From George Washington to Clement Biddle, 4 August 1784 | 1784-08-04 | Since my last to you, I have obtained from Baltimore (by means of Colo. Tilghman) a... |
| 23 | L’Enfant, Pierre Charles | Washington, George | To George Washington from Pierre-Charles L’Enfant, 4 … | 1784-08-04 | having since my arrival at this place been informed that a number of foreigner claimes the Reight... |
| 24 | Washington, George | Tilghman, Tench | From George Washington to Tench Tilghman, 4 August 1784 | 1784-08-04 | The House Joiner you bought for me has arrived. I like his age, professions, and appearance very... |
| 25 | Ariss, John | Washington, George | To George Washington from John Ariss, 5 August 1784 | 1784-08-05 | Permit me to Address your Excellency for a place to live at during Mrs Ariss and my Own Life. I... |
| 26 | Read, Jacob | Washington, George | To George Washington from Jacob Read, 6 August 1784 | 1784-08-06 | The Inclosed Copy of a Letter which I do myself the honour to inclose to you will perhaps give... |
| 27 | Washington, Warner | Washington, George | To George Washington from Warner Washington, 7 August … | 1784-08-07 | At the request of Mr Henry Whiting a Neighbour and Relation of mine I write to you in his Name to... |
| 28 | Washington, George | Ariss, John | From George Washington to John Ariss, 8 August 1784 | 1784-08-08 | In answer to your letter of the 5th, I have to inform you that I have no untenanted Lands in the... |
| 29 | Washington, George | Gordon, William | From George Washington to William Gordon, 10 August … | 1784-08-10 | Letter not found: to William Gordon, 10 Aug. 1784. On 30 Aug. Gordon wrote to GW : “Your obliging... |
| 30 | Lafayette, Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du … | Washington, George | To George Washington from Lafayette, 10 August 1784 | 1784-08-10 | I Have Already Had the pleasure to Acquaint You with My Arrival in America, and am Endeavouring... |
| 31 | Washington, George | Read, Jacob | From George Washington to Jacob Read, 11 August 1784 | 1784-08-11 | I return the letter you were so obliging as to send me & thank you for the perusal of it—no copy... |
| 32 | Washington, George | Tilghman, Tench | From George Washington to Tench Tilghman, 11 August … | 1784-08-11 | I shall essay the finishing of my Green Ho. this fall; but find that neither my own knowledge, or... |
| 33 | Washington, George Augustine | Washington, George | To George Washington from George Augustine Washington … | 1784-08-11 | Anxious to procure a conveyance to write my friends I called on the Naval Officer to make the... |
| 34 | Humphreys, David | Washington, George | To George Washington from David Humphreys, 12 August … | 1784-08-12 | Finding there was a Vessel in this port destined for Virginia, I could not take my departure for... |
| 35 | Mentges, Francis | Washington, George | To George Washington from Francis Mentges, 12 August … | 1784-08-12 | Having been in expectation of being appointed to command the Troops to be raised by this state... |
| 36 | Read, Jacob | Washington, George | To George Washington from Jacob Read, 13 August 1784 | 1784-08-13 | This days post brought me your favour of the 11th, which I have the pleasure of Answering from... |
| 37 | Smith, William | Washington, George | To George Washington from William Smith, 13 August 1784 | 1784-08-13 | Being at this Place, on a Journey for the Purpose of collecting in the former Subscriptions, &... |
| 38 | Le Mayeur, Jean-Pierre | Washington, George | To George Washington from Jean Le Mayeur, 14 August … | 1784-08-14 | among the many civilities I had the honor of reciving in your Excellencys family there was one... |
| 39 | Washington, George Augustine | Washington, George | To George Washington from George Augustine Washington … | 1784-08-14 | On the 11th Inst. I wrote You a few lines by an accidental conveyance which left this for... |
| 40 | Humphreys, David | Washington, George | To George Washington from David Humphreys, 18 August … | 1784-08-18 | A direct opportunity for America having offered itself thro’ the medium of Colo. Franks I again... |
| 41 | Mercer, James | Washington, George | To George Washington from James Mercer, 18 August 1784 … | 1784-08-18 | Letter not found: from James Mercer, 18 Aug. 1784. On 25 Aug. GW wrote to Mercer : “My Sister... |
| 42 | Tilghman, Tench | Washington, George | To George Washington from Tench Tilghman, 18 August … | 1784-08-18 | I have recd your Excellency’s letters of the 4th and 11th. The first inclosing Bank Bills for 90... |
| 43 | Washington, George | Chastellux, François-Jean de Beauvoir, marquis de | From George Washington to Chastellux, 20 August 1784 | 1784-08-20 | The Marqs de la Fayette, who I had been long looking for with the eyes of friendship and... |
| 44 | Washington, George | Crane, James | From George Washington to James Crane, 20 August 1784 | 1784-08-20 | The enclosed letter which is left open for your perusal, will give you my sentiments respecting... |
| 45 | Washington, George | Drew, William | From George Washington to William Drew, 20 August 1784 | 1784-08-20 | My inducements to lease Land were, to encourage emigration & to improve my property by planting... |
| 46 | Washington, George | Duportail, Antoine-Jean-Louis Le Bègue de Presle | From George Washington to Duportail, 20 August 1784 | 1784-08-20 | The Marqs de la Fayette who arrived at this place on tuesday last, gave me the pleasure of... |
| 47 | Washington, George | La Luzerne, Anne-César, chevalier de | From George Washington to La Luzerne, 20 August 1784 | 1784-08-20 | The letter your Excellency did me the honor to write in the moment of your departure from this... |
| 48 | Washington, George | Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur … | From George Washington to Rochambeau, 20 August 1784 | 1784-08-20 | I thank you for your favor of the 16th of June by the Marquis de la Fayette, who arrived here... |
| 49 | Sayre, Stephen | Washington, George | To George Washington from Stephen Sayre, 20 August 1784 | 1784-08-20 | The importance of clearing the river & the necessity of doing so immediatly induces me to offer... |
| 50 | Fairfax, George William | Washington, George | To George Washington from George William Fairfax, 23 … | 1784-08-23 | Tho I had resolved to avoid being further troublesome to you an occasion has occur’d which... |