Letters / Correspondence

George Washington

201-250 of 263 letters
Letters table
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201 George Washington Henry Lee I am indebted to you for your several favors of the 1st. 11th. and 17th. of this instt: and shall reply to them in the order of their dates; but first let me thank you for the interesting... Oct. 31, 1786
202 Henry Lee George Washington I have your letter of the 31st Octr.1Besides the pleasure we all feel in knowing the health of Mount Vernon I am delighted and edified by your sentiments. This moment Genl. Knox & Mr. King left... Nov. 1786
203 Richard Henry Lee George Washington I was unwilling to interrupt your attention to more important affairs at Phila. by sending there an acknowledgement of the letter that you were pleased to honor me with from that City; especially... Jan. 11, 1787
204 Richard Henry Lee George Washington I was unwilling to interrupt your attention to more important affairs at Phila. by sending there an acknowledgement of the letter that you were pleased to honor me with from that City;1 especially... Jan. 11, 1787
205 George Washington Henry Lee I thank you for asking my commands to Fredericksburg. It is not my wish to be your competitor in the purchase of any of Mr. Hunters tradesmen: especially as I am in a great degree principled... Feb. 4, 1787
206 George Washington Richard Henry Lee Your favour of the 15th, with the seed of the honey locust came safe to hand, and claims my particular thanks. I have but one doubt of its forming the best hedge in the world; and that is, whether... Feb. 20, 1787
207 Richard Henry Lee George Washington I have the honor to send you by this opportunity the Act of Assembly passed in 1772, by which yourself, with me and others, were appointed Trustees to manage the sale of the Land held in Tail by... Apr. 16, 1787
208 George Washington Arthur Lee I have been honored with your favor of the 13th., since my arrival at this place.My Rheumatic complaint having very much abated (after I had the pleasure of seeing you at Mount Vernon) I have... May 20, 1787
209 Richard Henry Lee George Washington I have the honor to enclose to you an Ordinance that we have just passed in Congress for establishing a temporary government beyond the Ohio, as a measure preparatory to the sale of the Lands. It... Jul. 15, 1787
210 Richard Henry Lee George Washington I have the honor to enclose to you an Ordinance that we have just passed in Congress for establishing a temporary government beyond the Ohio, as a measure preparatory to the sale of the Lands.1 It... Jul. 15, 1787
211 George Washington Richard Henry Lee I have had the honor to receive your favor of the 15th instant, and thank you for the ordinance which was enclosed in it. My sentiments, with respect to the navigation of the Mississippi, have been... Jul. 19, 1787
212 George Washington Thomas Johnson, Thomas Sim Lee Presuming that Colo. Fitzgerald according to his promise has communicated to you the vote of the Potomack Co. passed at the last general Meeting, held at George Town, and the measures consequent of... Dec. 9, 1787
213 Richard Henry Lee George Washington I have the honor to enclose for your consideration and signiture, papers relative to our execution of the trust reposed in us for selling Mr. Booths land and purchasing other lands in lieu. The... Jan. 8, 1788
214 Henry Lee George Washington At length the new govt. has received the last act necessary to its existence. This day Congress passed the requisite previous arrangements. The first Wednesday in January the ratifying states are... Sep. 1788
215 George Washington Henry Lee Your letter of the 13th. instant was of so friendly and confidential a complexion, as to merit my early attention and cordial acknowledgments. I am glad Congress have at last decided upon an... Sep. 22, 1788
216 George Washington Henry Lee We are informed that this is the day appointed for the departure of Mrs. Fendall for Norfolk, if rightly so it is not probable I shall have the pleasure of seeing you before your embarkation; and... Nov. 30, 1788
217 George Washington Henry Lee If you wish for a more formal Pedigree than the enclosed, return the one sent and an other shall be framed by the time you send for Magnolia, when a Bill of Sale shall also be forwarded. And as you... Dec. 12, 1788
218 George Washington Henry Lee Your favor of the 17th. enclosing two Patents for 5000 Acres of Land on Rough Creek in Jefferson County (and rough indeed they appear principally to be) came duly to hand, but I am sorry to say... Jan. 20, 1789
219 George Washington Henry Lee I send you the letter you requested for Mr. Jefferson under a flying seal, which, after perusal, you will be pleased to have dosed for transmission. After revolving the subject in many different... Feb. 13, 1789
220 George Washington Henry Lee I shall pass through Alexandria Monday on my way to George-Town, and thence to the Great and Seneca Falls. And shall bring with me the Plats and Patents for the Land on Rough Creek in Kentucke; in... Feb. 14, 1789
221 Richard Henry Lee George Washington On the Sunday sennight after leaving Mt. Vernon I arrived here, where to my surprize I found that a quorum of the Senate was not assembled, and but a small majority of Representatives.On this day... Apr. 6, 1789
222 George Washington Richard Henry Lee The extreme hurry in which I have been for several days, to compare the merits and pretentions of the several applicants for appointments under the Revenue in order that the nominations1 might... Aug. 2, 1789
223 George Washington Light Horse Harry Lee I have been duly favoured with the receipt of your obliging letter dated the 12th of June last. I am also indebted to you for a long letter written to me in the course of last year_and should have... Aug. 27, 1790
224 George Washington Henry Lee I have received your letter of November the 18th. covering a resolution of the legislature of Virginia of November the 14th. and a memorial of Sundry citizens of that commonwealth on the subject of... Dec. 7, 1791
225 George Washington Henry Lee At the sametime that I address the letter which accompanies this to you, officially, permit me to offer my sincere congratulations on your Appointment to the Government of Virginia, and to add my... Dec. 7, 1791
226 George Washington Henry Lee Unfortunate and melancholy as the event is, which has given rise to your communication of the 81 instant, I sincerely thank you for it.Since the receipt of your letter official account of the... Dec. 14, 1791
227 George Washington Henry Lee I should have thanked you at an earlier period for your obliging letter of the 14th. ulto. had it not come to my hands a day or two only before I set out for Mount Vernon; and at a time when I was... Jul. 21, 1793
228 George Washington Thomas Sim Lee The Letter with which your Excellency was pleased to favor me, dated the 7 inst: was received on the 10, and might have been acknowledged the next day; but I waited the arrival of Friday's... Oct. 13, 1793
229 George Washington Thomas Sim Lee I have received your Excellency's Letter of the 11 instant.When the British Vice-Consul at Baltimore exhibits all his proofs respecting the capture of the Brigantine Coningham, a better... Oct. 16, 1793
230 George Washington Governor Henry Lee Since my arrival at this place I have been favored with your letters of the 17th. Ulto. and 7th. instt. For your kind attentions to me I pray you to receive my sincere acknowledgments.I have always... Oct. 16, 1793
231 George Washington Ludwell Lee, R. West The Address of the Landholders and Inhabitants of Fairfax County, forwarded to me by you, has been received.It is a source of much pleasure to me to find my Fellow Citizens of Fairfax among those... Oct. 24, 1793
232 George Washington Richard Henry Lee Your favor of yesterday was handed to me upon my return from my usual ride, and almost at the moment I was sitting down with company to dinner, which prevented my acknowledging the receipt of it by... Oct. 24, 1793
233 Richard Henry Lee George Washington Not having enjoyed one days health since I had the honor of seeing you at Shuters hill, and closely confined at home, I knew not until yesterday that Mr. H. Muse the Collector of Rappahannock had... Jan. 8, 1794
234 George Washington Charles Lee If you will be so good as to let me know what I am indebted to you on acct. of Colvills Estate, or any other, I will pay the money before I return, or leave the same for my Manager to do.I am etc.1 Jun. 27, 1794
235 George Washington Thomas Sim Lee This letter will accompany an official one from the Secretary of State, written to you by my desire. It is unnesssary therefore for me to repeat what is contained in his letter; but I shall express... Jul. 25, 1794
236 George Washington Governor Henry Lee Your favor of the 17th. came duly to hand, and I thank you for its communications. As the Insurgents in the western counties of this State are resolved (as far as we have yet been able to learn... Aug. 26, 1794
237 George Washington Light Horse Harry Lee To Henry Lee Esqr. Commander in chief of the Militia Army, on its march against the Insurgents in certain Western Counties of Pennsylvania.Sir,Being about to retur[n] to the seat of Government, I... Oct. 20, 1794
238 George Washington Joseph Leech I have received from you the address and resolutions of the inhabitants of the town of Newbern,1 passed at their meeting on the 19th of April, noticing the call of the House of Representatives for... May 5, 1796
239 George Washington Parke Custis George Washington A letter from my sister this morning informed me of your safe arrival at Mt. Vernon, which has hitherto prevented me from writing. I congratulate you on a thing so evidently wished for by all those... Mar. 1797
240 George Washington Henry Lee In answer to your enquiry concerning the Land I sold to you, last year, I can inform you from my own knowledge.It is part of the great Dismal Swamp, about1 Miles from Norfolk convenient to the... Mar. 2, 1797
241 George Washington Henry Lee If this letter should happen to find you in Philadelphia the intention of it is to bring you acquainted with the situation of Messrs. Reed and Ford’s engagement to transfer (after the 28th of Mch)... Apr. 2, 1797
242 George Washington Parke Custis George Washington Words cannot express my present sensations, a heart overflowing with joy at the success of conscience over disposition is all I lhave to give. Dearest sir, did you but know the effect your letter... May 1797
243 George Washington Parke Custis George Washington With a heart overflowing with gratitude, love and joy, I return you thanks for your favour of the 4th ultimo, and could my words do justice to my feelings, I would paint their lightest tints, but... Jun. 1797
244 George Washington Parke Custis George Washington It is with pleasure I acknowledge the receipt of your obliging favour of the 23d instant, and must congratulate you on the enjoyment of your health, the preservation of which should allways be a... Jul. 1797
245 George Washington Parke Custis George Washington I have just received your kind favour of the 10th ultimo, together with the enclosed, for all of which accept my thanks. I congratulate you on the enjoyment of your health and prospects of future... Jul. 1797
246 George Washington Parke Custis George Washington Since my last, nothing material has occurred, the weather is exceedingly sultry, the thermometer being generally at 98 degrees, which makes study and confinement very disagreeable. We sometimes go... Jul. 1797
247 George Washington Henry Lee Your favour of the 27th. Ulto. with its enclosures, came safe to hand.When the negociable note for $1000 is paid, and the 30 barrels of Corn are received, the amount of both will be carried to your... Sep. 8, 1797
248 George Washington Henry Lee The period for payment of the second Instalment of your Bond is past, and the first Instalment is only partially complied with. Mr. Simms note, endorsed by you for $1000, is protested at the Bank,... Jan. 25, 1798
249 George Washington Parke Custis George Washington I arrived here in due season after a very agreeable journey, I found all my relations well and Annapolis a very pleasant place. I visited the principle inhabitants while the Doctor was here and... Mar. 1798
250 George Washington Parke Custis George Washington Your letter arrived by the ordinary course of the mail which goes by Baltimore and gave me sincere pleasure in hearing that you were in good health and likewise the family.I was somewhat unwell for... Apr. 1798