The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799

Treaty with the Six Nations-His election-British retention of the
western posts-Navigation of the Potomac and James Rivers-Mine
rights-Sale of western lands.

Unable to speculate on his proposition and unwilling to mislead by

hazarding an opinion.

To Richard Claiborne, December 15.

To George Chapman, December 15

Sentiments on education.

To Thomas Blackburn, December 19.

Meeting of commissioners at Annapolis.

To Reverend William Gordon, December 20

Thanks for fish-Colonel Ward's passion.

To Lieutenant Governor Beverley Randolph, Decem-

ber 20

The meeting at Annapolis.

To Melancton Smith, December 20

Arrival of plated ware-Account with Mr. Parker.

To Marquis de Lafayette, December 23

The meeting at Annapolis-Lafayette made a citizen of Maryland.

To James Madison, December 28

Proceedings of the Annapolis commissioners—Tolls and toll rates—

Lack of time for accomplishment.

To the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Vir-

ginia, December 28..

Report of the Annapolis meeting on Potomac navigation-Feeling in

Maryland.

1785

To Reverend Jeremy Belknap, January 5 -

His history of New Hampshire.

To the Secretary at War, January 5

Correspondence-Feels the want of exercise-The meeting at An-

napolis Private adventurers to aid in the Potomac navigation-Intends
to build at Alexandria-Asks the prices of limestone-Lafayette.

To Samuel Chase, January 5.

Forwarding copies-Maryland public schools.

To George Augustine Washington, January 6

Sending clothes-His return-Lack of news-Seeds.

To Charles Carroll, of Carrollton, January 10

Extension of Potomac navigation.

To John Filson, January 15.

Map of Kentucky-Map of the western territory-Potomac naviga-

tion.

To Thomas Johnson, January 17

Subscription books for the Potomac navigation-James River.

To Samuel Chase, January 17

Passage of the Potomac Bill by the Virginia Legislature.

To John Fitzgerald and William Hartshorne, Jan-

uary 18

Papers of the Potomac navigation-Printing of the Virginia act—
General arrangements.

To Benjamin Harrison, January 22

The gift of shares by the Assembly in the Potomac and James Rivers

companies-Grateful for the proof of good opinion and affection-
Wishes his actions to be wholly free and not suspected of being influ-
enced by other motive than the public good-Shares may be considered
a pension-Asks for advice.

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To Sir James Jay, January 25

To William Grayson, January 22.

Books and papers of the Potomac Company-Virginia's gift of navi-
gation shares-Doubt of how it will be considered-Asks advice-
Aspen, yew, and hemlock shoots.

To Bushrod Washington, January 22.

Payment of Ryan's note-An ordinance of 1776.

To Matthew Campbell, January 22

Plaster of Paris-Purchase price.

To Thomas Clarke, January 25

Thanks for a gold-headed cane.

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Lady Huntingdon's communications-Christianizing the Indians—

Method-Her plan will be sent to the President of Congress.

To Elias Boudinot, January 31.

Dedication of his works-Is not a marshal of France.

Orchard grass seed.

To Governor William Paca, January 31

Forwarding a copy of the printed act of Virginia respecting the

Potomac navigation.

To Udny Hay, January 31

Sends a certificate.

To Robert Morris, February 1

To Clement Biddle, February I

Opening the Potomac and James Rivers navigation-Toll charges-

Morris's subscription-The Potomac navigation and that of the Sus-
quehanna-Commerce with the west-Transportation charges.

Orchard grass seed-Dunlap and Claypoole's papers-Need of a
miller-A business matter.

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Dr. Price's commendation-The chimney piece from his father.

To Samuel Vaughan, February 5

The chimney piece.

To Benjamin Lincoln, February 5

Mr. Porter-Cheese and cranberries-Potomac navigation.

To David Humphreys, February 7

Letters that must be written-Health-Potomac and James Rivers

navigation-War in Europe-Letters from Humphreys.

To the President of Congress, February 8.

Assemblies of Virginia and Maryland pass acts for inland naviga-

tion-The scheme of the Countess of Huntingdon-Refers the papers

to him, and gives his own views-Temporary and permanent seat of

government.

To Marquis de Lafayette, February 15

Navigation of the Potomac and James Rivers-Virginia Legislature's

gift embarrassing-Subscriptions-Need of an engineer-Canals-

Jackass from Spain-Seeds from Kentucky-Livingston's cipher-

French subscribers.

To Charles Lee, February 20

French's and Dulany's land-Changes suggested in the convey-

ance-The deed.

To Thomas Jefferson, February 25

Acts of Virginia and Maryland for the Potomac navigation-Sub-

scriptions-Value as an investment-Foreign subscribers-Embarrass-
ing act of the Virginia Legislature-Asks advice.

To George William Fairfax, February 27

Lady Huntingdon's letter-Case of Mrs. Briston-Wishes he and

Mrs. Fairfax would return to Virginia-Belvoir-Present drudgery—
Accounts-Potomac and James Rivers navigation acts-Embarrassing
act of the Virginia Legislature-Wishes deer.

To the Countess of Huntingdon, February 27

To Governor Patrick Henry, February 27

Delay of her letters-Her plan for introducing religion among the

Indians-Lands for emigrants.

Act of the legislature presenting shares in the Potomac and James

Rivers companies-Embarrassment-Asks Henry's opinion.

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To Mrs. Hannah Moore, February 28.

Mrs. Savage's will.

To Henry Knox, February 28

Introductory letters for Mr. Swan-Finances not equal to building
in Alexandria-Limestone-Potomac and James Rivers navigation-
Embarrassing gift of the Virginia Legislature-British and the St.
Croix River-Composition for walks.