Manuscript/Mixed Material George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 11, Feb. 28, 1778 - Feb. 5, 1785
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George Washington to John Lewis, February 14, 1784 contents of it relate principally to some matters between that deceased Gentleman and me.35 I am, &c.36 MEMORANDUM TO JOHN LEWIS February 14, 1784. G. Washington would be obliged to Mr. Lewis…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Lewis, February 14, 1784 that the Land did not belong to him, he is willing that they should main upon it as Tenants, upon a just and moderate Rent, such as he and they can agree…- Contributor: Washington, George
- Date: 1778-02-28
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George Washington to Elias Boudinot, February 18, 1784 The private congratulations of friendship, upon my safe return to a peaceful abode, and the sweets of Domestic retirement, never can, with me, be lost in the midst of public ceremonies; and…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Annis B. Stockton, February 18, 1784 To MRS. ANNIS BOUDINOT STOCKTON Mount Vernon, February 18, 1784. Dr. Madam: The intemperate weather, and the very great care which the post riders take of themselves, prevented your Letter of the…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Boinod & Gaillard, February 18, 1784 To BOINOD & GAILLARD48 Mount Vernon, February 18, 1784. Gentlemen: I have been favored with your polite and obliging Letter of January the 20th., and thank you for the many flattering sentiments…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to James Milligan, February 18, 1784 To JAMES MILLIGAN40 Mount Vernon, February 18, 1784. Sir: The intemperance of the weather, and the great care which the post riders seemed disposed to take of themselves, while it continued severe;…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to James Milligan, February 18, 1784 Accot. D, were to be charged in Accots. raised, or to be raised, with the several sums annexed to their respective names; whereas the money in every one of these enumerated instances…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to James Milligan, February 18, 1784 be found elsewhere; with a request (in a Note at bottom) that the matter might be enquired into, and justice done. It occurs to me, that about the period of that credit,…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to James Milligan, February 18, 1784 44 *To MAJOR GENERAL HENRY KNOX Mount Vernon, February 20, 1784. My dear Sir: The bad weather, and the great care which the Post Riders take of themselves, prevented your letters of…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Henry Knox, February 20, 1784 shall discharge the duties of Secretary at War, Master of Ordnance, and Commanding Officer of the Forces which may be retained, or Raised for a Peace Establish-merit is as low as it…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Henry Knox, February 20, 1784 I feel now, however, as I conceive a wearied Traveller must do, who, after treading many a painful step, with a heavy burden on his shoulders, is eased of the latter, having…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Richard Varick, February 22, 1784 To RICHARD VARICK Mount Vernon, February 22, 1784. Dear Sir: The intemperate season and irregularity of the post withheld your Letter of the 15th. ulto., from me 'till within these few days.…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Daniel McCarty, February 22, 1784 To DANIEL McCARTY Mount Vernon, February 22, 1784. Dr. Sir: It is not convenient for me to be at Colchester tomorrow, and as I shall no longer act as a vestryman,50 the…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Arthur St. Clair, February 22, 1784 Society are likely to be Non-attendants at the General Meeting in May. It would have an odd appearance (whatever may be the causes) for the Society of the State, in which the…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Dolphin Drew, February 25, 1784 To DOLPHIN DREW55 Mount Vernon, February 25, 1784. Sir: Yesterday evening brought me your favor of the 13th. Two things induced me to Lease my Lands in small tenements; the first was…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Isaac Collett, February 25, 1784 therefore, or erred in this business, without warning of the consequences. A good price and ready money might induce me to part with the fee-simple of Collet's Lot, perhaps of the other…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Fielding Lewis, February 27, 1784 To FIELDING LEWIS59 Mount Vernon, February 27, 1784. Dear Fieldg.: You very much mistake my circumstances when you suppose me in a condition to advance money. I made no money from my…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Simeon De Witt, March 3, 1784 P. S. There was a great space between the 23d. of September 1778, when you were called upon by your Father for a specific list of your Debts, and his death: how…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, March 3, 1784 full well my opinion of your worth, and ability to execute them. All seem sensible of these, but the want of funds I suppose, stops this, as it does many other wheels…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Robert Morris, March 3, 1784 To JOHN WITHERSPOON Mount Vernon, March 10, 1784. Revd. Sir: The recourse which I have had to my papers since I returned home, reminds me of a question which you asked me…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Witherspoon, March 10, 1784 Game of all kinds. The uppermost tract upon the Ohio (which I incline to lease) contains 2314 acres, and begins about four miles below the mouth of the Little Kanhawa (there are…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Witherspoon, March 10, 1784 by the advice of his Council to encourage and benefit the military adventurers of the year 1754, while the Land office was shut against all other applicants: It is not reasonable to…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Witherspoon, March 10, 1784 to leave it to the parties or their representatives, or to persons to be chosen by them, at like stated periods to determine the increase of it, would not only be vague…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Witherspoon, March 10, 1784 It has been my intention in every thing I have said, and will be so in every thing I shall say on this subject, to be perfectly candid; for my feelings would…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Witherspoon, March 10, 1784 from your enquiries, when I had the pleasure of seeing you last in Philadelphia, that you would not be displeased at the information I now give you, and might have a wish…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington, March 10, 1784, Land to Be Leased Nature, and the water-stops which have been made by the Beaver, having done more to effect this, than years of hard labour in most other rich soils; and that the Land back…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington, March 10, 1784, Land to Be Leased his Heirs, by Lease in the usual form, with proper clauses binding on Landlord and Tenant, for the performance of covenants. Fourth. A Spanish milled Dollar of the present coin, shall pass…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington, March 10, 1784, Land to Be Leased Of the Third. Two shillings for every acre therein contained; at which it will remain for 999 years, the term for which it is granted. The situation of these Lands is not…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Clement Biddle, March 10, 1784 £1568:18:7½ equal to £1961.3.3, Maryland, Pennsylvania or Jersey currency. These Lands being peculiarly well adapted for small Societies who may incline to live detached and retired; any such applying in a body…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Lawrence Muse, March 11, 1784 probable, and if the case is so, all things are yet right), the wire being imported in its woven state, was only to be had of the sizes mentioned in your letter;…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Lawrence Muse, March 11, 1784 but it would induce, and warrant my paymt. of the above mentioned money, from which good may result. I hope the Witnesses will be such as expect to attend the next Generl.…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, March 15, 1784 *To THOMAS JEFFERSON Mount Vernon, March 15, 1784. Dear Sir: The Baron de Steuben informs me, that he is about to make a final Settlement with Congress; and to obtain from them…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Friedrich Wilhelm, Baron Von Steuben, March 15, 1784 To BARON STEUBEN Mount Vernon, March 15, 1784. My Dear Baron: I have perused with attention the plan which you have formed for establishing a Continental Legion, and for training a certain…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Friedrich Wilhelm, Baron Von Steuben, March 15, 1784 establishment as is likely to ensure to us the blessings of Peace, altho' the undertaking should be attended with difficulty and expence; and I can think of no plan more likely to…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Edmund Randolph, March 18, 1784 In the month of March 1774, I encounter'd in preparation only , an expence of at least £300; by the purchase of Servants, Nails, Tools and other necessaries for the purpose of…- Contributor: Washington, George
- Date: 1778-02-28
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George Washington to Edmund Randolph, March 18, 1784 my behalf. The Lands, by the Proclamation and Patents, are exempt from the payment of quit rent, 'till the expiration of fifteen years from and after the date of the latter: but…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Harvie, March 18, 1784 To JOHN HARVIE Mount Vernon, March 18, 1784. Sir: By a further research into my papers, I have found, with a letter from Colo. Fielding Lewis (which it shou'd seem must have…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Harvie, March 18, 1784 to locate them. With respect to the Tract of 578 acres it may be necessary for me further to add, that neither myself, nor any person in my behalf has ever been…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Henry Knox, March 20, 1784 England States thereon, and from the official letter which I have lately received from the Marqs. de la Fayette on this subject, I am more than ever of opinion that the general…- Contributor: Washington, George
- Date: 1778-02-28
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George Washington to Nathanael Greene, March 20, 1784 New Hampshire, New York, or New Jersey to the Eastward, nor any thing from the Southward; to the last, duplicates have long since been sent. As there can be no interruption of…- Contributor: Washington, George
- Date: 1778-02-28
About this Item
Title
- George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 11, Feb. 28, 1778 - Feb. 5, 1785
Names
- Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author)
Created / Published
- February 28, 1778 - February 5, 1785
Headings
- - United States
- - Manuscripts
Genre
- Manuscripts
Call Number/Physical Location
- series: Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799
- MSS 44693: Reel 011
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- George Washington papers
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