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21. Washington, George, 1732-1799. Washington, George, 1732-1799.ALS : Mount Vernon, to William Augustine Washington, Westmoreland County, Va., 1798 Oct. 5.Washington tells his nephew that landowners in Washington, D.C. are being encouraged to build on their lots in order to provide enough accomodations that the members of Congress will arrive by the time they are legally required to be there, and adds that he has bought another lot for this purpose. Washington originally intended to send this letter by Gen. Henry Lee, but comments that since Lee's 'ways are not like the ways of other men' he will use another messenger who has called in the meantime.Lee, Henry, 1756-1818.
Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Finance, Personal.
Washington (D.C.) -- History -- 18th century.
United States. Congress.
22. Washington, George, 1732-1799. Washington, George, 1732-1799.ALS : Morristown, N.J., to Joseph Jones, 1780 May 14.Reports that Lafayette has succeeded in obtaining military support from France; urges that in the interests of efficiency and secrecy Congress invest a small committee with full authority to requisition troops and supplies and conduct military relations with France.Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834,
United States. Continental Congress.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783. -- Participation, French.
United States -- Military relations -- France.
France -- Military relations -- United States.
23. Washington, George, 1732-1799. Washington, George, 1732-1799.ALS : Philadelphia, to Richard Henry Lee, 1794 Apr. 15.Washington contrasts the characters of Fauchet and Genet, the present and former ministers from France; expresses doubt about Britain's disclaimer of hostile intentions toward the United States; and reports that many matters are 'slumbering in Congress'.Fauchet, Joseph, baron, 1761-1834.
Genet, Edmond Charles, 1763-1834.
United States -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain.
Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- United States.
United States -- Foreign relations -- 1789-1797.
Diplomatic and consular service, French -- United States.
24. Washington, George, 1732-1799. Washington, George, 1732-1799.ALS : Philadelphia, to Thomas Paine, 1782 Mar. 17.Tells Paine that he would like to meet with him but public business may prevent it; agrees with him about the likelihood of the evacuation of Charleston.Charleston (S.C.) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
25. Washington, George, 1732-1799. Washington, George, 1732-1799.ALS, 1749 May 5, Ferry Farm, to Lawrence Washington, Williamsburg.Concerns family lands and the doings of neighboring landowners.
26. Washington, George, 1732-1799. Washington, George, 1732-1799.ALS : Mount Vernon, to Philip John Schuyler, 1784 Jan. 21.Washington expresses his desire to remain in private life and his gratitude for Schuyler's friendship and assistance.
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