Politics and Political Thought
| Title | Daily Entry |
|---|---|
| 03 February 1790 |
GW in N.Y. GW wrote in his diary that he viewed the house, leased by Alexander Macomb, to which he had decided to move his presidential residence. |
| 02 February 1790 |
GW in N.Y. In his diary, GW wrote that he spent part of the day riding with Mrs. Washington in their coach. GW also met with many “respectable” visitors. |
| 01 February 1790 |
GW in N.Y. GW wrote in his diary that he decided to rent the former Minister from France’s house in N.Y. as his new presidential residence. |
| 31 January 1790 |
GW in N.Y. In the morning, GW went to church at St. Paul’s Chapel. James Wilson—an associate judge of the Supreme Court—paid his respects to GW after he returned from church. |
| 20 March 1789 |
GW at Mount Vernon. |
| 16 March 1789 |
GW at Mount Vernon. Former artillery commander Henry Knox happily reported that they should have enough members of the new government assembled in N.Y. for a quorum by the end of the week. |
| 14 March 1789 |
GW at Mount Vernon. Scottish immigrant Robert Dick sent GW a copy of a 1787 report describing the economic activities of Quebec. |
| 13 March 1789 |
From Mount Vernon, GW wrote Francis Hopkinson, a judge of the Pa. admiralty court. |
| 12 March 1789 |
From Mount Vernon, GW wrote to Battaile Muse, his agent for collecting rents from his tenants. GW gave him instructions on financial matters related to managing his lands, including taxes. |
| 11 March 1789 |
From Mount Vernon, GW wrote former Maj. Gen. |