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 Lund Washington, February 28, 1778 To LUND WASHINGTON February 28, 1778. …If you should happen to draw a prize in the militia , I must provide a man, either there or here, in your room; as nothing…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, August 10, … *To MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE White plains, August 10, 1778. My dear Marqs.: Your favor of the 6th. Instr. which came to my hands yesterday, afforded a fresh proof of the noble principles…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, August 10, … The Courier to Count D'Estaing is waiting, I have only time therefore to assure you, that with the most perfect esteem, and exalted regard, I have the honor etc. To LUND WASHINGTON…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Lund Washington, February 24, 1779 it to my own satisfaction [even?] in this hour of more leisure and thought, because it is a matter of much importance and requires a good deal of judgment and foresight to…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Lund Washington, February 24, 1779 full ebb or flow, but an immediate turn takes place, and every thing runs in a contrary direction. To hit this critical moment then, is the point; and a point of so…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to William Colfax, October 2, 1779 from all which, the sale of Flour &c, I would have put in the continental loan office. I am glad to hear your success in Lambs is so great. Mrs. Washington joins…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to William Colfax, October 2, 1779 my orders, respecting the Tent. That I had not the smallest intention, nor has there been anything said or done by me, which could be construed into a meaning, that I wished…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Benjamin Harrison, March 21, 1781 To BENJAMIN HARRISON10 New Windsor, March 21, 1781. My Dr. Sir: Upon my return to this place last night, I met your private and friendly letter of the 25th. of February. I…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Benjamin Harrison, March 21, 1781 a pensioner, while we had the means of supporting her; but in fact she has an ample income of her own. I lament accordingly that your letter, which conveyed the first hint…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Benjamin Dulany, November 17, 1781 for that Tract, is a fact, which cannot be unknown to you: equally true is it, that if the Land is exposed to public sale, I shall bid for it, as far…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Benjamin Dulany, November 17, 1781 no proportion to the quantity of cleared Land; and, as has been observed before, will not support the plantation in these articles, but a few years longer, especially if all those long…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Benjamin Dulany, November 17, 1781 possible. On this principle it is, I shall go as far to purchase Mr. Manley's Land, as I can conceive it is worth. If the prospect of long life was before me,…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Benjamin Dulany, November 17, 1781 and have made generous offers towards purchasing your Land; that I shall set no bounds to my prices, in order to obtain it. I as frankly declare that this is not my…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Gouverneur Morris, June 5, 1782 on the honor and judgment of the Gentlemen you have named, as to leave the valuation of the Lands, and the terms of exchange, entirely to them; and you may rest assured,…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Mrs. Richard Lloyd, September 4, 1782 to add further, that nothing will give him more pleasure than to be honored with the commands of that Lady, whenever she shall find occasion to write to England. Her letters by…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Richard B. Lloyd, October 2, 1782 To RICHARD BENNETT LLOYD Verplanks Point, October 2, 1782. Sir: The packet herewith enclosed came by the last Flag from New York; and this, first post since, conveys it to you. I…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Mrs. Richard Lloyd, October 2, 1782 If these conjectures should correspond with my wishes, I shall felicitate myself on the auspicious beginning of my Agency; and shall hope from that cause, (I have no other to rest it…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Lund Washington, November 21, 1782, two same date before any conclusion is come to with Dow & Comy., wait upon Mrs. French and Mr. Dulany for the last time, and know decidedly of them, whether, if a bargain is struck…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Lund Washington, November 21, 1782, two same date a direct purchase.” Whether the price fixed upon Dow's land is reasonable or not; I, never having seen or heard of it, shall not take upon me to determine: but as it…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Lund Washington, November 21, 1782, two same date I have been thus particular that you may know my ultimate determination, and the reasons upon which it is founded. You have nothing more to do therefore, than to ask Mrs. French…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Lund Washington, November 21, 1782, two same date degree of accuracy, you must estimate the quantity of improved and improvable meadow; the nature of it; the quantity of Hay the first will yield; and the expence which will attend the…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Mrs. Richard Lloyd, November 26, 1782 it shall be a bargain on their part, if I agree to it, and you to give me immediate notice of it, that I may also say, yea, or nay. You will…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Richard B. Lloyd, November 26, 1782 P.S. I was upon the point of sealing the packet which contained the above when your favour of the 5th. inclosing letters for your friends in England was presented to me. I…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to George Clinton, December 18, 1782 To GOVERNOR GEORGE CLINTON Newburgh, December 18, 1782. Dear Sir: From a letter which I received from home, by the last post, I expect, tho' the matter was not finally concluded, to…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to George Clinton, December 23, 1782 which the Gentleman68 who has charge of my business expected would be the week he wrote, he was to draw on me for the money. I, in consequence shall apply to Your…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Mrs. Richard Lloyd, January 15, 1783 *To JOHN AUGUSTINE WASHINGTON Newburgh, January 16, 1783. My dear Brother: Since the letter which Bushrod delivered me in Philadelphia, I have received your favors of the 24th. of July from Westmoreland,…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Augustine Washington, January 16, 1783 of his debts did it appear that I had a claim upon him for the purchase money of the Land I sold Pendleton on Bullskin? I have never received a farthing for…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Augustine Washington, January 16, 1783 knowledge of his transactions and a certainty that whatever is made goes towards payment of the Rent. I shall by this Post inform my Mother63 of this application to you, hoping you…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Augustine Washington, January 16, 1783 I have anything I will part with it to make her so; and wish you to take measures in my behalf accordingly; at the sametime I wish you to represent to her…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Augustine Washington, January 16, 1783 tho' the patience of them is equally thread bear it seems to be a matter of small concern to those at a distance. In truth if one was to hazard an opinion…65…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Samuel Odgen, January 19, 1783 To SAMUEL OGDEN Newburg, January 19, 1783. Sir: In every conversation which I have had with you, on the subject of your Letters of the 31st. of last month, and 15th. inst:…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Samuel Odgen, January 19, 1783 obstinacy, and present procrastination, put it out of the power of any man, to adduce an argument in their favour? I confess to you, Sir, their policy strikes me in so unfavourable…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Mrs. Richard Lloyd, February 25, 1783 To MRS. RICHARD BENNETT LLOYD Newburgh, February 15, 1783. Madam: The Post of last week brought me the honor of your favor of the 20th. Decembr., enclosing two Letters for England, which…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Lund Washington, March 19, 1783 To LUND WASHINGTON Newburg, March 19, 1783. Dear Lund: I did not write to you by the last Post. I was too much engaged at the time, in counteracting a most insidious…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Mrs. Richard Lloyd, May 7, 1783 conclusion, well may another anonymous addresser step forward, and with more effect than the last did, say with him, “You have arms in your hands, do justice to yourselves, and never sheath…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Mrs. Richard Lloyd, May 7, 1783 With compliments to Mr. Lloyd, I have the honor, etc.38 To LUND WASHINGTON June 11, 1783. [Extract] I do not blame you for the wages which you gave Evans;3 I have no…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Lund Washington, June 11, 1783 them; but cannot find by any of your letters, that you have ever been amongst them more than once; and then I believe only partially. I expect also, that all the money…- 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
Source Collection
- George Washington papers
Repository
- Manuscript Division
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