I have not time to write you a letter pray inform if the Hemp got safe to hand, the Wagon set out on Friday the 15th instant— please to let me know what it is likely to sell for and what demands (at least immediate one) you have for Cash.

I got hear three weeks ago.

     In answer to your friendly letter of the 12 of Decr, I mentioned that this was not the country for my profession; and am every day more convinced of the necessity & importance to my interest, and to the highest object that can attract my… Continue Reading From Alexander Moore, 4 Feb. 1821

     I received yours My dear Sir of the 12th of Decr and am happy to hear from you & your family.

Your letter of the 8th instant came to hand opportunely, as Mr Augustus Woodward (in whose favour the Sheriff of Kanhawa had drawn for the taxes of my lands in that County) was here on his return from Philadelphia, and received the full amount of… Continue Reading From George Washington, 19 Jan. 1798

I had the happyness of recieving yrs by Mr Simon who came here three days ago— I hope to hear more fully from you by Phil who is not yet arrived, my own breast only knows the many anxietys I feal on the account of my dear Children, who are far—ver… Continue Reading From Hannah Bushrod Washington, 1 April 1782

Your Mother began her letter, to which this is annexed, before the arival of Phill.

     yours of the 13th inst. is recd.

     I have search'd every paper, both of my own & of the Estates & cannot find Lee's Bond or contract I have also look'd amongst your paper to no purpose— I will recollect having given you the bond & Contract at the… Continue Reading From Lawrence Lewis, 13 Feb. 1810

     Your favour of the 12th enclosing the rec[eip]t for the taxes paid on mr Turners land was received yesterday the amount of which together with your former advance for the same land I will settle with your Uncle.… Continue Reading To Warner Washington Lewis, 24 March 1810

     Crisaps bill states that in 70 or 71 his father made a settl[men]t on the round bottom adjoining below land claimed by Tomlinson— In 75 he died & devised this land to his daughters under whom plf.… Continue Reading Summary of the Cresap Suit against the Estate of George Washington, 1811-1823

     I have the honour, in compliance with the Direction of the Managers of the American Bible Society, to inform you, that You have been elected one of the Vice Presidents of that Institution.

     You will please discontinue my advertisement respecting the sale of a part of this estate. This direction I supposed, until lately, Mr Snowden had long since given I am yr ob. Servt

     Not having it in my power to procure a draft on Richmond, I have deposited in the bank of Alexandria $50 to your credit; a certificate whereof is enclosed.

Directions for making Muffins

     I hope it is unnecessary for me to recommend to your Philosophy and good Sence, fortitude and Christian patience under misfortunes, especially those inflicted by Providence, it may be unnecessary on another ground, as tales… Continue Reading From John Augustine Washington, 16 Feb. 1784

     My letter by Mr Nevison, of an old date, (occasioned by the impossibility of crossing Potomack) has undoubtedly reached you before this, and renders it unnecesary to repeat the unhappy circumstances there related— Jerry is a… Continue Reading From John Augustine Washington, 10 March 1784

     The Captain of the Boat who delivers this, will return directly to Mattox Bridge and will offer a very, safe and speedy Conveyance for my chest and other articles from Philadelphia if fortunately they should have arrived— If… Continue Reading To John Fitzgerald, 6 May 1784

     I received your obliging letter; and shall take pleasure in doing any kind office for your brother.

     Permit me, sir, to remind you of a promisory note to pay me, some total to (250 lbs. if i remember rightly, for i have not the note by me) which you received six or seven years ago from Mr Cabell.