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to Fanny Bassett Washington

Letter discusses Fanny's children's health and schooling, and a possible suitor named Tobias Lear, who was Washington's secretary. In regard to the Whiskey Rebellion in western Pennsylvania, she notes that "The insurgents in the back country has carr...

GLC01055

to Henry Knox

General Washington writes to Knox, who had been Chief of the Continental Artillery during the Revolutionary War. Recently visited his "aged Mother," Mary Ball Washington. Thanks Knox for so diligently reporting the state of the garrison and stores...

GLC02437.09404

to Henry Knox

Washington encloses letters "under flying Seals" to the Count de Rochambeau and the Marquis de Chastellux "introductory of Mr. Swan." Also includes certificates for Lieutenants Seaver and Henley (no documents included). Discusses suspending a...

GLC02437.09405

to Henry Knox

Washington complains of applications, letters of compliment, and enquiries which occupy his time and deprive him of exercise. He plans to hire someone to deal with the drudgery of this troublesome correspondence. Assures Knox that his letters are...

GLC02437.09406

to Henry Knox

Lamenting Shays' Rebellion, writes "I feel, my dear Genl. Knox, infinitely more than I can express to you, for the disorders which have arisen in these States. Good God! who besides a tory could have foreseen, or a Briton predicted them!" Alludes to...

GLC02437.09409

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for several letters, which put his mind at ease regarding General Benjamin Lincoln's military operations (Lincoln led the Massachusetts state militia in Shays' Rebellion) and the dignity of Government. Congratulates Knox on the recent...

GLC02437.09411

to Henry Knox

Discusses which states are ratifying the Constitution, and predicts its success. Notes "The determination of New York, of all others, seems most problematical; and yet, I can hardly entertain an idea that she will be disposed to stand alone..."...

GLC02437.09415

to Henry Knox

Expresses regret that "the important question" Massachusetts is deliberating "stands on such precarious ground" (referring to ratification of the Constitution; Massachusetts ratified 6 February 1788). Predicts that Virginia will choose to ratify...

GLC02437.09416

to Hannah S. Boudinot

Writes about the pleasure of returning to domestic life after the termination of the Revolutionary War. Congratulates Boudinot on returning to her own home after a seven year exile and on the improved health of her daughter, Susan Boudinot. States...

GLC03909

Gen. George Washington and His Family

One engraving titled Gen. George Washington and His Family dated circa 1800. Features George Washington, Martha Washington, and her two grandchildren, around table on which there is a map, William Lee, in the background. Based on an image by Edward...

GLC08878.1315

Engraving of Martha Washington

One engraving of Martha Washington dated 1872. Seated portrait of Washington based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.1330

Engraving of Martha Washington

One engraving of Martha Washington dated 1857. Seated portrait of Washington based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.1331

Engraving of Martha Washington

One engraving of Martha Washington dated circa 1865. Bust portrait of Washington.

GLC08878.1332

Engraving of Martha Washington

One engraving of Martha Washington dated circa 1860. Bust portrait of Washington based on a painting by Charles Francois Jalabert.

GLC08878.1333

Engraving of Martha Washington

One engraving of Martha Washington dated circa 1860. Three quarter length portrait of Washington.

GLC08878.1334

Engraving of Martha Washington

One engraving of Martha Washington dated circa 1860. Bust portrait of Washington.

GLC08878.1335

Engraving of Martha Washington

One engraving of Martha Washington dated circa 1860. Bust portrait of Washington.

GLC08878.1336

Print of Martha Washington

One print of Martha Washington dated circa 1950. Three quarter length portrait of Washington features the painting by Eliphalet Frazer Andrews.

GLC08878.1337

Martha Washington

One print of Martha Washington from an original portrait painted by Charles Willson Peale. Print is from the Independence National Historical Park.

GLC08878.1338

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

to Frances B. Washington.

Account of Washington's inauguration. Martha gives details of her journey as well as the reception she received on the way to Philadelphia. Also included in the letter are accounts of articles of clothing purchased and procured and of children and...

GLC07908

to Henry Knox

Hopes Henry is thinking of her. Says that she is being inoculated for smallpox, but that a rash on her arm has slowed the process and led the doctor to give her more mercury. Worries about her health but says their daughter is doing quite well....

GLC02437.00572

to Henry Knox

Laments her lonely situation, noting that a recent visitor brought her news of Henry, but no letter from him. Envies the wives of generals able to travel with their husbands: "happy Mrs. Washington happy Mrs Gates in short I do not recollect an...

GLC02437.00602

to Lucy Knox

Knox writes, "the shortness of your two last letters were not very agreable [sic] to me..." Discusses the Battle of Ticonderoga (2-6 July 1777): "We have received... news of the evacuation of Ticonderoga pregnant in my opinion with the most...

GLC02437.00622

to John Lamb

Uncertain yet whether he will join the artillery park because General George Washington had not yet arrived. Writes, "He has lately met with a severe Shock to his affections, in the loss of the amiable Mr. Custis, Mrs. Washington's only child."...

GLC02437.01289