burg, the 16th at Halifax, the 18th at Tarborough, the 20th at Newbern, the 24th at Wilmington, the 29th at Georgetown, South Carolina; on the 2d of May at Charleston, halting there five days; on the 11th at Savannah, halting there two days. Thence leaving the line of the mail, I shall proceed to Augusta; and according to the information which I may receive there, my return by an upper road will be regulated."- Washington to the Secretaries of State, Treasury, and War.

With a single exception, that of the stay in Charleston being prolonged one day beyond the time allowed, this itinerary for the early part of the southern tour was accurately fulfilled, and forms an interesting example of the methodical care observed by Washington in all the affairs of his life.

THURSDAY, APRIL 7.

Leaves Mount Vernon: "April 7.-Recommenced my journey with Horses apparently much refreshed and in good spirits. .. Proceeded to Dumfries where I dinedafter which I visited & drank Tea with my Niece Mrs. Thos. Lee." *- Washington's Diary.

"April 8-Set out about 6 o'clock-breakfasted at Stafford Court Houseand dined and lodged at my Sister Lewis's in Fredericksburgh."— Washington's Diary.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9.

At Fredericksburg: "April 9.-Dined at an entertained given by the Citizens of the town.-Received and answered an address from the Corporation."- Washington's Diary.

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April 10.-Left Fredericksburgh about 6 o'clock,-myself Majr. Jackson and one Servant breakfasted at General Spotswood's-the rest of my Servants continued on to Todd's Ordinary where they also breakfasted.Dined at the Bowling Green-and lodged at Kenner's Tavern 14 miles farther in all 35 m."- Washington's Diary.

* Mildred, daughter of John Augustine Washington. She married (October, 1788) Thomas, the eldest son of Richard Henry Lee.

MONDAY, APRIL 11.

At Richmond: "April 11.-Took an early breakfast at Kinner's-bated at one Rawling's half way between that & Richmd. and dined at the latter about 3 o'clock.-On my arrival was saluted by the Cannon of the place-waited on by the Governor [Henry Lee] and other gentlemen-and saw the City illuminated at night."— Washington's Diary.

"April 12.-In company with the Governor,-The Directors of the James River Navigation Company-the Manager & many other Gentlemen-I viewed the Canal, Sluces, Locks, & other works between the City of Richmond & Westham. Received an Address from the Mayor, Aldermen & Common Council of the City of Richmond at three o'clock, & dined with the Governor at 4 o'clock. April 13.-Dined at a public entertainment given by the Corporation of Richmond."- Washington's Diary.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14.

At Petersburg, Virginia: "April 14.-Left Richmond after an early breakfast-& passing through Manchester received a Salute from cannon & an Escort of Horse under the command of Captn. David Meade Randolph as far as Osbornes where I was met by the Petersburgh horse & escorted to that place & partook of a Public dinner given by the Mayor & Corporation and went to an Assembly in the evening for the occasion at which there were between 60 & 70 ladies."-Washington's Diary.

"April 15-Set out a little after five.

I came twelve miles to breakfast, at one Jesse Lee's, and 15 miles farther to dinner; and where I lodged, at the House of one Oliver, which is a good one for horses, and where there are tolerable clean beds. . . . April 16.-Got into my Carriage a little after 5 o'clock, and travelled thro' a cloud of dust until I came within two or three miles of Hix's ford when it began to Rain. -- Breakfasted at one Andrew's about a mile after passing the ford (or rather the bridge) over Meherrin River. . . . The only Inn short of Hallifax having no stables in wch. the horses could be comfortable & no Rooms or beds which appeared tolerable & every thing else having a dirty appearance, I was compelled to keep on to Hallifax; 27 miles from Andrews-48 from Olivers-and 75 from Petersburgh-At this place (i.e., Hallifax) I arrived about six o'clock, after crossing the Roanoke; on the South bank of which it stands."- Washington's Diary.

SUNDAY, APRIL 17.

At Halifax, North Carolina: "April 17.—Col° [John B.] Ashe the Representative of the district in which this town stands, and several other Gentlemen called upon, and invited me to partake of a dinner which the Inhabitants were desirous of seeing me at & excepting it dined with them accordingly."- Washington's Diary.

"April 18.-Set out by six o'clock-dined at a small house kept by one Slaughter, 22 Miles from Hallifax and lodged at Tarborough. April 19.— At 6 o'clock I left Tarborough accompanied by some of the most respectable people of the place for a few miles-dined at a trifling place called Greenville 25 miles distant-and lodged at one Allan's 14 miles further a very indifferent house without stabling which for the first time since I commenced my Journey were obliged to stand without a cover."-Washington's Diary.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20.

At Newbern, North Carolina: "April 20.-Left Allans before breakfast, & under a misapprehension went to a Col Allans, supposing it to be a public house; where we were very kindly & well entertained without knowing it was at his expence, until it was too late to rectify the mistake. After breakfasting, & feeding our horses here, we proceeded on & crossing the River Neuse 11 miles further arrived in Newbern to dinner. At this ferry which is 10 miles from Newbern, we were met by a small party of Horse; the district Judge (Mr. [John] Sitgreave) and many of the principal Inhabitants of Newbern, who conducted us into town to exceeding good lodgings."- Washington's Diary.

"April 21.—Dined with the Citizens at a public dinner given by them; and went to a dancing assembly in the evening-both of which was at what they call the Pallace-formerly the Government House & a good brick building but now hastening to Ruins.—The Company at both was numerous at the latter there was abt. 70 ladies. April 22.-Under an Escort of horse, and many of the principal Gentlemen of Newbern I recommenced my journey-dined at a place called Trenton which is the head of the boat navigation of the River Trent, wch. is crossed at this place on a bridge—and lodged at one Shrine's 10 m. farther-both indifferent Houses. April 23.—Break

fasted at one Everets 12 miles bated at a Mr. Foy's 12 miles farther and lodged at one Sage's 20 miles beyd. it-all indifferent Houses."— Washington's Diary.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24.

At Wilmington, North Carolina: "April 24.-Breakfasted at an indifferent House about 13 miles from Sage'sand three miles further met a party of Light Horse from Wilmington; and after these a Commee. & other Gentlemen of the Town; who came out to escort me into it, and at which I arrived under a federal salute at very good lodgings prepared for me, about two o'clock-at these I dined with the Commee, whose company I asked."-Washington's Diary.

"April 25.-Dined with the Citizens of the place at a public dinner given by them-Went to a Ball in the evening at which there were 62 ladiesilluminations, Bonfires, &c. April 26.-Having sent my Carriage across the day before, I left Wilmington about 6 o'clock, accompanied by most of the Gentlemen of the Town, and breakfasting at Mr. Ben Smith's lodged at one Russ' 25 miles from Wilmington.-An indifferent House. April 27.— Breakfasted at Willm. Gause's a little out of the direct Road 14 milescrossed the boundary line between No. & South Carolina abt. half after 12 o'clock which is about 10 miles from Gause's-dined at a private house (one Cochran's) about 2 miles farther-and lodged at Mr. Vareen's 14 miles more. April 28.-Mr. Vareen piloted us across the Swash . . . and it being at a proper time of the tide we passed along it with ease and celerity to the place of quitting it, which is estimated 16 miles,-five miles farther we got dinner & fed our horses at a Mr. Pauley's a private house, no public one being on the Road;-and being met on the Road, & kindly invited by a Doctor Flagg to his house, we lodged there; it being about 10 miles from Pauley's & 38 from Vareen's. April 29.-We left Doctr. Flagg's about 6 o'clock, and arrived at Captn. Wm. Alston's on the Waggamau [Waccamaw] to Breakfast. At Captn. Alston's we were met by General Moultree, Colo [William] Washington & Mr. Rutledge (son of the present Chief Justice of So. Carolina) who had come out that far to escort me to town.-We dined and lodged at this Gentlemans.”— Washington's Diary.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30.

At Georgetown, South Carolina: " April 30.-Boats being provided we crossed the Waggamau to Georgetown by descending the River three miles-at this place we were recd.

under a salute of Cannon, & by a Company of Infantry handsomely uniformed.-I dined with the Citizens in public; and in the afternoon, was introduced to upwards of 50 ladies who had assembled (at a Tea party) on the occasion.” Washington's Diary.

"May 1.-Left Georgetown about 6 o'clock and crossing the Santee Creek at the Town, and the Santee River 12 miles from it at Lynch's Island, we breakfasted and dined at Mrs. Horry's about 15 miles from Georgetown & lodged at the Plantation of Mr. Manigold [Manigault] about 19 miles farther.- Washington's Diary.

MONDAY, MAY 2.

At Charleston, South Carolina: " May 2.-Breakfasted at the Country seat of Govr. [Charles] Pinckney about 18 miles from our lodging place, & then came to the ferry at Haddrel's point, 6 miles further, where I was met by the Recorder of the City, Genl. [Charles Cotesworth] Pinckney & Edward Rutledge, Esqr. in a 12 oared barge rowed by 12 American Captains of Ships, most elegantly dressed.There were a great number of other Boats with Gentlemen and ladies in them;-and two Boats with Music; all of them attended me across, and on the passage were met by a number of others.-As we approached the town a salute with artillery commenced, and at the Wharf I was met by the Governor, the Lt. Governor, the Intendt. of the city; -the two Senators of the State [Pierce Butler and Ralph Izard], Wardens of the City-Cincinnati, &c &c. and conducted to the Exchange where they passed by in procession -from thence I was conducted in like manner to my lodgings -after which I dined at the Governors (in what he called a private way) with 15 or 18 Gentlemen."- Washington's Diary.

“May 3.—Breakfasted with Mrs. [John] Rutledge (the Lady of the ChiefJustice of the State who was on the Circuits) and dined with the Citizens at a public dinr. given by them at the Exchange. Was visited about 2 o'clock, by a great number of the most respectable ladies of Charlestonthe first honor of the kind I had ever experienced and it was as flattering as

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