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A Catalog of the Washington collection in the Boston Athenaeum

Compiled by William Coolidge Lane. First edition, 8vo, frontis portrait, 1 other plate and 12 facsimile titlepages. "A catalogue of the books from Washington's library and assorted Washingtoniana on deposit at the Athenaeum, with an inventory of...

GLC06187

to William Alexander

Remarks upon the importance of information received from spies. "Every minutiae should have a place in our collection: for things of a seemingly triffling nature when conjoined with others of a more serious cast may lead to very valuable conclusions...

GLC06193

to James Mercer

Written by Washington a month after the adjournment of the first Continental Congress to Mercer as a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses. Informs Mercer of the cost of purchases made for him in Frederick, Maryland including £29 for a slave...

GLC06335

[Survey for distribution of land among Virginia veterans of French and Indian War]

Crawford's survey of lands west of the Ohio and Great Kanawha Rivers. Signed by William Crawford. At the bottom, Crawford writes the names of five "sworn Chairmen and Markers." Washington adds his faded seven line autograph note on verso.

GLC06346

to Anthony White

No free frank. Orders Colonel White to send two troops from the regiment to Baltimore to pick up cavalry supplies. Specifies that one should be Captain David Hopkins's. Marked no. 1 at top. Free frank in clerical hand.

GLC06425

to George Clinton re: British fortification, Cherokee Indians and French troops

Signed page 2, with long postscript extending over pages 3-4. Expresses concern over continental soldiers. Also news from Laurens regarding the British fortification of Savannah and Count D'Estaing landing with 5000 French troops. Hopeful postcript...

GLC06426

to Joseph Woodbridge

Negotiates for credit to purchase a cannon for the Continental Army. With a presentation note on page three dated 17 April 1844 from Sheldon Woodbridge to H. A. Sheldon (signed by Woodbridge).

GLC06427

to Joseph Woodbridge

Indicates that he has referred Woodbridge's letter about finalizing a cannon purchase to Robert Morris because he (Washington) has to march southward (for the Yorktown campaign). See also GLC06427 on the cannon purchase.

GLC06428

to John A. Washington re: nephew's education, preparing to meet army

Faded with some losses supplied with pen facsimile. Written to his brother. Preparing materials for his departure to meet the army on the Hudson (North) River. Also discusses his precarious financial situation. "You are but little acquainted with...

GLC06429.01

to John E. Howard

Transmits to the governor of Maryland "an Act providing for the Expenses which may attend Negotiations or Treaties with the Indian Tribes, and the appointment of Commissioners for managing the same." With presentation note on verso indicating that...

GLC06430

to Tobias Lear

Writes about household affairs at Mount Vernon. Discusses the staff and forbids the steward from having wine. Asks him to keep the garden in order. Asks Lear to, "Furnish Mrs. Washington with what money she may want and from time to time ask her...

GLC06431

[Recognizing Dannery as French Consul at Boston]

Countersigned by Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State. Official recognition of Thomas Dannery as French Consul in Boston. Given "such functions, powers, and priviledges, as are allowed to Consuls of the French Republick by law." Large raised seal...

GLC06432

to Gouverneur Morris

Marked both duplicate and private. President Washington writes to Morris as Minister to France. Assures Morris of his continued confidence in him, despite the need to recall him from his position in Paris. Says he was not going to write and simply...

GLC06433.01

to David Humphreys re: defending actions as president, longing for retirement

Marked private by Washington. Written to his former secretary, towards the end of his second administration, concerning his perseverance despite attacks upon him. "...the Gazette (which I presume will accompany the dispatches) will give you a...

GLC06434

to James McHenry

Washington as commander of Provisional Army during Quasi War to James McHenry, Secretary of War. References McHenry's letters and enclosures of 11, 19, 21 May 1799 and his letter of 13 May 1799 to McHenry. Washington claims he cannot get enough...

GLC06435

to Caesar Rodney

Discusses poor performance of militia and possibility of losing Philadelphia. "The conduct of the Militia is much to be regretted. In many instances, they are not to be roused, and in others, they come into the Field with all possible indifference...

GLC06482

to Caesar Rodney

Discusses moving the cavalry of Count Pulaski's legion to where it will interfere less with supply with Rodney, then President of Delaware. Suggests Kent and Sussex counties in Delaware as a possible location and seeks the proper authority to...

GLC06483

to Caesar Rodney

Circular letter written by Washington as commander of the Continental Army to Rodney as Governor of Delaware. The two page letter is accompanied by a leaf entitled "List of American Officers Prisoners who have violated their Paroles belonging to the...

GLC06484

to Caesar Rodney

Desires that the posts for "Four Vacant Ensigncies" be filled by new officers. Says "It is essential to service that Troops should be well officered -- and in our's the compliment allowed should be generally full." He mentions that two officers in...

GLC06485

to Samuel Huntington

Manuscript copy of a letter from Washington to President of Congress Huntington dated 20 June 1780. With address leaf that enclosed this copy sent from South Carolina politician John Mathews to Delaware Governor Caesar Rodney. Washington writes that...

GLC06486

to Caesar Rodney

Asking Rodney to give orders for the Delaware militia "to march and join the army under my command where ever it may be."

GLC06487

to Caesar Rodney

Original manuscript copy, with clerical signature, of a letter appealing to the Committee of Congress for Cooperation. This copy of the letter was sent to Delaware Governor Rodney. Discusses the shortage of troops in the Continental Army, the...

GLC06488

to Caesar Rodney

Informs Rodney that all provisions for the army should be placed at Christiana Bridge, Delaware. This was in accordance with an act of Congress saying that the provisions provided by each state should be placed at a point of Washington's choosing....

GLC06489

to Caesar Rodney

Informs Delaware Governor Rodney to send enlisted troops to Virginia. "One battalion of Infantry and a Corps of Horses... are required of the State of Delaware to serve for three Months" due to the "alarming progress which the Enemy are making in...

GLC06490

His excellency General Washington's last legacy

A printing in four columns containing Washington's "Circular letter" from Newburgh regarding his resignation as commander-in-chief and discusses the establishment of a stronger government for the United States. Washington wanted a stronger Congress...

GLC06561