GW at Philadelphia. GW wrote Thomas Jefferson asking if it would be advisable to let architect Pierre L’Enfant alter the plan for the federal city and if any mention should be made of paying L’Enfant.  GW also asked if Andrew Ellicot would review the plan and issue lots. GW wrote L’Enfant informing him that GW would give his ideas to the Commissioners for the District of Columbia to carry into effect the plan for the federal city. GW also laid out the reasons for L’Enfant’s dismissal, adding his regret that his services could not be retained.