Washington, George, 1732-1799

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Dates

Existence: 1732 - 1799

Biography

George Washington, first United States President (1789-1797 ) and Commander of the Continental Army (1775-1783).

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

George Washington collection

Collection

Identifier: MS-1033

MS-1033

Date(s): 1745 to 1799

Abstract

George Washington (1732-1799). First United States President (1789-1797) and Commander of the Continental Army (1775-1783). Contains original letters, proclamations, land surveys, and a school exercise.

George Washington letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 798311.1

Mss 798311.1

Date(s): 1798-05-11

Scope and Contents

Letter from U.S. Pres. George Washington of Mt. Vernon [Va.] to Cashier of the Office of Discount and Deposit, Baltimore. A draft for $100 to Dr. James or bearer.

Headquarters, Newburgh, to Governor Livingston

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 782310.1

Mss 782310.1

Date(s): 1782-05-10

Abstract

Writes to prohibits the use of flags of truce at locations other than Dobbs Ferry. Letter provoked by commerce between American and British troops at Monmouth and New York City.

J. Wheelock letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 789472

Mss 789472

Date(s): 1789-08-22

Abstract

In English.

Mensuration of solids

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 745900.1

Mss 745900.1

Date(s): [1745]

Abstract

Mathematical exercise attributed to George Washington, Pres. U.S., at the age of 13.

Richard Howe letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 776413

Mss 776413

Date(s): 1776-07-13

Scope and Contents

An unaccepted letter from Earl Richard Howe of Eagle Off, Staten Island, New York to George Washington, asking for an opportunity to present the "King's benevolent intentions."

From the original in the William L. Clements Library, Ann Arbor, 1959.