Thomas] Jenifer, Thom' Johnson, Tho Stone & Sam1 Chase Esq. March 21.-Major Jenifer left this for Alexandria after Dinner."-Washington's Diary.

TUESDAY, MARCH 22.

At Alexandria: "March 22.-Went to Alexandriadined & returned in the Evening."- Washington's Diary. THURSDAY, MARCH 24.

At Mount Vernon: "March 24.-Sent my Carriage to Alexandria for Col' Mason according to appointment-who came in, about dusk. March 25.-About One o'clock Major Jenifer, Mr Stone, Mr Chase, & Mr Alex' Henderson arrived here. March 27.-Mr Henderson went to Colchester after dinner to return in the morning."- Washington's Diary.

MONDAY, MARCH 28.

At Mount Vernon: "March 28.-Mr Henderson returned to the Meeting of the Commissioners ab* 10 Oclock-and Mr Chase went away after dinner."- Washington's Diary.

The commissioners,* after preparing the terms of a compact between Virginia and Maryland for the jurisdiction over the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and the rivers that were common to both States, took up matters of general policy, and decided to recommend to the two States a uniformity of duties on imports, a uniformity of commercial regulations, and a uniformity of currency. From this resulted (January, 1786) a proposition from Virginia that a convention from all the States should be held to regulate the restrictions on commerce for the whole, the commissioners to meet at Annapolis on the first Monday in September, 1786. The invitations to the States were made through the executive of Virginia, although Maryland had made (December, 1785) the first move in the matter.

TUESDAY, MARCH 29.

At Mount Vernon: "March 29.-Major Jenifer, Mr Stone and Mr Henderson went away before breakfast &

* Three of the commissioners, Edmund Randolph and James Madison on the part of Virginia, and Thomas Johnson on the part of Maryland, were not present at any of the meetings either at Alexandria or Mount Vernon.

Col' Mason (in my Carriage) after it; by the return of which he sent me some young Shoots of the Persian Jessamine & Guilder Rose."- Washington's Diary.

MONDAY, APRIL 18.

At Alexandria: "April 18.-Rid to Alexandria to the Election of Delagates for this County and dined at Col Fitzgeralds-Col° Lynne & Doct' Stewart were chosen,-& for whom I gave my support."- Washington's Diary.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21.

At Abingdon, Virginia: "April 21.-After an early dinner, I went up in my Barge to Abingdon, in order to bring Mr John Lewis (who had lain there sick for more than two months) down-Took my Instruments, with intent to Survey the Land I hold by purchase on 4 Mile Run [three miles above Alexandria] of Geo: & Ja' Mercer Esqr" Called at Alexandria & staid an hour or two."- Washington's Diary.

"April 22.—Took an early breakfast at Abingdon; & accompanied by Doct Stewart & Lund Washington, and having sent for Mr Moses Ball (who attended); I went to a Corner of the above Land, within about 3 poles of the Run (4 Miles Run) a white Oak, 18 inches in diameter, on the side of a hill abt 150 yards below the Ruins of an old Mill & 100 below a small Branch which comes in on the No E' side,--and after having Run one course & part of another, My Servant William * (one of the Chain Carriers) fell, and broke the pan of his knee wch put a stop to my surveying ; & with much difficulty I was able to get him to Abingdon, being obliged to get a sled to carry him on, as he could neither Walk, stand, or Ride :-At Mr Adams Mill I took Lund Washingtons horse & came home."—Washington's Diary.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24.

At Mount Vernon: "April 24.-An Express arrived with the acct of the Deaths of M" Dandridge & Mr B.[artholo

* William ("Billy") Lee was Washington's body-servant during the Revolutionary war. He survived his master, who, by his will, gave him his freedom and an annuity of thirty dollars.

mew] Dandridge, the Mother and Brother of M" Washington."- Washington's Diary.

THURSDAY, APRIL 28.

At Mount Vernon: "April 28.-To Dinner Mr Pine a pretty eminent Portrait & Historical Painter arrived in order to take my picture from the life & to plan it in the Historical pieces he was about to draw.-This Gentleman stands in good estimation as a Painter in England;—comes recommended to me from Col Fairfax-Mr Morris-Gov Dickenson-M' Hopkinson & others."- Washington's Diary.

Robert Edge Pine, a painter of considerable merit, was born in London in the year 1742. He came to America in 1784, for the purpose of obtaining portraits of the heroes and patriots of the Revolution, in order to introduce them in historical pictures commemorating the events of that period. Pine remained three weeks at Mount Vernon, leaving May 19, and besides that of Washington, painted also the portraits of the two grandchildren of Mrs. Washington. He died at Philadelphia, November 19, 1788, before carrying out his design of painting the historical pictures.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29.

Leaves Mount Vernon: "April 29.-I set off for the appointed meeting of the Dismal Swamp Company* at Richmond.-Dined at Dumfries & lodged at My Sister Lewis's † (after visiting at my Mother) in Fredericksburgh."- Washington's Diary.

"April 30.-Dined at General [Alexander] Spotswoods, and lodged at Mr Jn Baylor's (New Market). May 1-Took a late breakfast at Hanover Ct House-Went from thence to Mr Peter Lyon's where I intended to dine, but neither he nor Mrs Lyon being at home, I proceeded to, & arrived at

* In January, 1764, a company was formed and chartered by the Legislature of Virginia for the purpose of draining and rendering fit for cultivation the Great Dismal Swamp, between Norfolk and Albemarle Sound. Washington was one of the company. In October, 1763, he penetrated the swamp and examined it in various parts.

† Washington's sister Betty married Colonel Fielding Lewis, of Fredericksburg, in 1760. Colonel Lewis died December, 1781.

Richmond about 5 oclock in the aftern-Supped, & lodged, at the Governors [Patrick Henry]."— Washington's Diary.

MONDAY, MAY 2.

At Richmond: "May 2.-Received, and accepted an invitation to dine with the Sons of Saint Taminy, at M Andersons Tavern, and accordingly did so, at 3 oclock. About Noon, having assembled a sufficient number of the Proprietors of the Swamp, we proceeded to business in the Senate Chamber; & continued thereon 'till dinner, when we adjourned 'till nine oclock next day."-Washington's Diary.

"May 3.-Met according to adjournment, & finished the business by 3 oclock-Dinner at the Governors. May 4.-After doing a little business, & calling upon Judge Mercer and the Attorney General, I left Richmond about 11 oclock-Dined at one Winslow's abt 8 Miles from the City, & lodged at Clarks Tavern 10 Miles above Hanover Court House. May 5.-Breakfasted at Bowling Green-Dined with my Sister Lewis in Fredericksburgh-spent half an hour with my Mother-and lodged at Stafford Ct House (at one Taylors Tavern). May 6.-Breakfasted at Dumfries, & dined at home."Washington's Diary.

SUNDAY, MAY 15.

At Mount Vernon: "May 15.-General [John] Cadwallader came here yesterday. May 17.-General Cadwallader went away after Breakfast."- Washington's Diary.

TUESDAY, MAY 17.

At Alexandria: "May 17.—I went to Alexandria to the appointed meeting of the Subscribers to the Potomack Navigation. Upon comparing & examining the Books of the different Managers, it was found, including the Subscriptions in behalf of the two States, & the 50 Shares which the Assembly of Virginia had directed to be Subscribed for me (& which I then declared I would only hold in trust for the State) that their were 403 Shares Subscribed; which being more than sufficient to constitute the Company under the Act-the Subscribers proceeded to the choice of a

President & 4 Directors;-the first of which fell upon me the votes for the other four fell upon [Ex] Governors [Thomas] Johnson & [Thomas Sim] Lee of Maryland—and Colonels [John] Fitzgerald & [George] Gilpin of this State. -Dined at Lomaxs and returned in the afternoon."Washington's Diary.

THURSDAY, MAY 26.

At Mount Vernon: "May 26.-Upon my return [from riding to the plantations] found Mr Magowan, and a Doct Coke & a Mr Asbury here-the two last Methodist Preachers recommended by Gen1 Roberdeau-the same who were expected yesterday. . . . After Dinner M2 Coke & Mr Asbury went away."- Washington's Diary.

"May 26.-Mr. Asbury [Francis Asbury, Bishop of the M. E. Church] and I set off for General Washington's. We were engaged to dine there the day before. The General's seat is very elegant; built upon the great river Potomawk; for the improvement of the navigation of which, he is carrying on jointly with the State some amazing Plans. He received us very politely, and was very open to access. He is quite the plain, Country-Gentleman. After dinner we desired a private interview, and opened to him the grand business on which we came, presenting to him our petition for the emancipation of the Negroes, and entreating his signature, if the eminence of his station did not render it inexpedient for him to sign any petition. He informed us that he was of our sentiments, and had signified his thoughts on the subject to most of the great men of the State; that he did not see it proper to sign the petition, but if the Assembly took it into consideration, would signify his sentiments to the Assembly by a letter. He asked us to spend the evening and lodge at his house, but our engagement at Annapolis the following day would not admit of it. We returned that evening to Alexandria."—Journal of the Rev. Thomas Coke.

MONDAY, MAY 30.

At Alexandria: "May 30.-I went to Alexandria to meet the Directors of the Potomack C°-Dined at Col° Fitzgerald and Returned in the Evening."— Washington's Diary.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4.

At Mount Vernon: "June 4.-In the Afternoon the celebrated M Macauly Graham & Mr Graham her Husband