turbulent & squally-lodged here. May 12.-With difficulty (on acct of the Wind) crossed the Susquehanna-Breakfasted at the Ferry house on the East side-Dined at the head of Elk (Hollingsworths Tavern)—and lodged at Wilmington at O'Flins [Tavern]-at the head of Elk I was overtaken by Mr Francis Corbin who took a seat in my Carriage."— Washington's Diary.

SUNDAY, MAY 13.

At Philadelphia: "May 13.-About 8 Oclock Mr Corbin and myself set out, and dined at Chester (M" Withys) where I was met by the Gen's Mifflin (now Speaker of the Pennsylvania Assembly) Knox and Varnum-The Colonels Humphreys and Minges [Francis Mentges]—and Majors [William] Jackson and [Francis] Nicholas-With whom I proceeded to Philad—at Grays Ferry the City light horse commanded by Col' [Samuel] Miles met me and escorted me in by the Artillery Officers who stood arranged & saluted as I passed-alighted through a crowd at Mrs Houses1-but being again warmly and kindly pressed by Mr & Mr Rob Morris to lodge with them I did so and had my baggage removed thither 2-Waited on the President [of the State] Doct' Franklin as soon as I got to Town-On my arrival, the Bells were chimed."- Washington's Diary.

"Philadelphia, May 14.-Yesterday His Excellency General WASHINGTON, a member of the grand convention, arrived here,-He was met at some distance and escorted into the city by the troop of horse, and saluted at his entrance by the artillery. The joy of the people on the coming of this great and good man was shewn by their acclamations and the ringing of bells."-Pennsylvania Packet.

MONDAY, MAY 14.

At Philadelphia: "May 14.-This being the day appointed for the Convention to meet, such Members as were in town assembled at the State H°3 but only two States being represented-viz-Virginia & Pennsylvania-agreed to at

1 Mrs. Mary House kept a boarding-house at the corner of Fifth and Market Streets.

2 Robert Morris resided on the south side of Market Street, below Sixth. 3 The sessions of the Convention were held in the eastern room on the first floor, "Independence Chamber."

tend at the same place at 11 Oclock to morrow.
a family way at Mr Morris's."- Washington's Diary.

Dined in

"May 15.-Repaired, at the hour appointed to the State H°, but no more States being represented than were yesterday (tho' several more members had come in) we agreed to meet again to morrow.-Gov' [Edmund] Randolph from Virginia came in to day. Dined with the Members, to the Gen' Meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati. May 16.-No more than two States being yet represented, agreed till a quoram of them should be formed to alter the hour of Meeting at the State house to one Oclock. Dined at the President Doctr Franklins-and drank Tea, and spent the evening at Mr Jn Penns. May 17.-M' [John] Rutledge from Charleston and Mr Ch. Pinkney from Congress having arrived gave a Representation to S° Carolina-and Col' [George] Mason getting in this Evening placed all the Delegates from Virginia on the floor of Convention. Dined at Mr Powells1 and dr* Tea there. May 18.-The Representation from New York appeared on the floor to day. Dined at Greys ferry, and drank Tea at Mr Morris'safter which accompanied Mr and some other Ladies to hear a MTM O'Connell read (a charity affair) the lady being reduced in circumstances had had recourse to this expedient to obtain a little money-her perform® was tolerable at the College Hall [Fourth, below Arch Street]. May 19.-No more States represented-Dined at Mr [Jared] Ingersolls-spent the evening at my lodgings & Retired to my Room soon."-Washington's Diary.

SUNDAY, MAY 20.

At Philadelphia: " May 20.-Dined with Mr & Mr Morris and other Company at their farm (called the Hills 2)— Returned in the afternoon & drank Tea at Mr Powells."Washington's Diary.

"May 21.-Delaware State was represented. Dined and drank Tea at Mr Binghams in great splendor. May 22.-The Representation from N°

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1 Samuel Powel, mayor of Philadelphia in 1775 and 1789, lived at No. 112 Third Street, between Walnut and Spruce. The house, which is still standing, is now known as No. 244 South Third Street. Mr. Powel married Elizabeth Willing, sister of Thomas Willing, the well-known merchant. Washington was a frequent visitor at this house during his stay in the city. 2 The Hills," which originally comprised eighty acres, lay upon the east bank of the Schuylkill River, north of Fairmount Hill, and extended to the Ridge Road. That portion of the land upon which the mansionhouse stood, known in later years as Lemon Hill, is included in Fairmount Park.

William Bingham, member of Congress from Pennsylvania, 1787-88, and United States Senator, 1795-1801, married Anna, daughter of Thomas Willing, October 26, 1780. Mrs. Willing was distinguished for her beauty,

Carolina was compleated which made a representation for five States. Dined and drank Tea at M' Morris's."- Washington's Diary.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23.

At Philadelphia: "May 23.-No more States being represented I rid to Gen' Mifflins' to breakfast-after which in Company with him Mr Madison, Mr Rutledge, and others I crossed the Schuylkill above the Falls-visited M* [Richard] Peters M [John] Penns Seat,-and Mr W Hamiltons.

2

"Dined at M' [Benjamin] Chews [No. 110 South Third Street] with the Wedding guests (Col' [John Eager] Howard of Baltimore having married his daughter Peggy)Drank Tea there in a very large Circle of Ladies."— Washington's Diary.

"May 24.-No more States represented. Dined, and drank Tea at Mr John Ross's. One of my Postilion boys (Paris) being sick, requested Doct [John] Jones to attend him."— Washington's Diary.

FRIDAY, MAY 25.

At Philadelphia: "May 25.-Another Delegate coming in from the State of New Jersey gave it a Representation and encreased the number to Seven which forming a quoram of the 13 the Members present resolved to organize the body; when by a unanimous vote I was called up to the Chair as President of the body.—Maj' William Jackson was appointed Secretary-and a Com" was chosen consist

elegance of manner, and profuse hospitality. The Bingham Mansion, on Third Street, above Spruce, was one of the finest private residences of the day.

1 Thomas Mifflin's country house was on the Ridge Road, at the Falls of Schuylkill, on the east side of the river, in what is now the Twenty-eighth Ward of the city of Philadelphia. The house was taken down quite recently.

2 The Peters estate, on the high land west of the Schuylkill River, about one mile and a half below the Falls, and known as "Belmont," is now in Fairmount Park. The house, erected in 1745, is still standing and occupied as a Park restaurant. Richard Peters, Judge of the United States District Court for Pennsylvania from 1792 until his death in 1818, was a warm personal friend of General Washington.

3A prominent shipping merchant and importing agent of Philadelphia. A Scotchman by birth.

ing of 3 Members' to prepare Rules & Regulations for conducting the business-and after appointing door keepers the Convention adjourned till Monday, to give time to the Come to report the Matter referred to them.

"Returned many visits to day-Dined at Mr Tho' Willings and sp the evening at my lodgings."- Washington's Diary.

"May 26.-Returned all my visits this forenoon dined with a club at the City Tavern [Second Street, above Walnut] and spent the evening at my quarters writing letters. May 27.-Went to the Romish Church [St. Mary's, Fourth Street, above Spruce]-to high Mass-Dined, drank Tea, and spent the evening at my lodging."-Washington's Diary.

MONDAY, MAY 28.

At Philadelphia: "May 28.-Met in Convention at 10 Oclock. Two States more-viz-Massachusetts and connecticut were on the floor to day. Established Rulesagreeably to the plan bro' in by the Com" for the governm of the Convention & adjourned.-No com" [communications] without doors.3

"Dined at home, and drank Tea in a large circle at M2 [Tench] Francis's."— Washington's Diary.

"May 29.-Attended Convention-and dined at home-after weh accompanied Mr Morris to the benefit Concert [at the City Tavern] of a Mr Jutan [Juhan]. May 30.-Dined with M2 [John] Vaughan—drank Tea, and spent the evening at a Wednesday evening party at Mr & Mrs Lawrences.* May 31.-The State of Georgia came on the Floor of the Convention to day which made a Representation of ten States. Dined at Mr Francis's and drank Tea with Mrs Meridith."- Washington's Diary.

1 George Wythe, Alexander Hamilton, and Charles Pinckney.

2 Thomas Willing, the head of the mercantile house of Willing & Morris (Robert Morris the financier), resided at the southwest corner of Third Street and Willing's Alley, below Walnut Street. He was the first president of the Bank of North America, the first bank chartered in this country, 1781.

One of the rules adopted by the Convention, to be observed in their proceedings as standing orders, reads thus: "That nothing spoken in the House be printed, or otherwise published, or communicated without leave."

John Lawrence, mayor of Philadelphia, 1765-66, and justice of the Supreme Court, 1767-76.

FRIDAY, JUNE 1.

At Philadelphia: "June 1.-Attending in Conventionand nothing being suffered to transpire no minutes of the proceedings has been, or will be inserted in this diary.

"Dined with Mr John Penn, and spent the evening at a superb entertainment at Bush Hill given by M' [William] Hamilton-at which were more than an hundred guests.". Washington's Diary.

The estate called "Bush Hill," purchased in 1729 by Andrew Hamilton, the eminent lawyer, was part of the Springettsbury Manor. It lay north of Vine Street, in what is now the Fifteenth Ward of the city of Philadel phia, and the mansion, erected about 1740, stood on the north side of the present Buttonwood Street, between Seventeenth and Eighteenth Streets. It was occupied by John Adams during a portion of his term as Vice-President, and was destroyed by fire about the year 1808.

SATURDAY, JUNE 2.

At Philadelphia: "June 2.-M [Daniel of St. Thomas] Jenifer coming in with sufficient powers for the purpose, gave a representation to Maryland; which brought all the States in the Union into Convention except Rhode Island which had refused to send delegates thereto.

"Dined at the City Tavern with the Club & spent the evening at my own quarters. June 3.—Dined at Mr [George] Clymers and drank Tea there also."— Washington's Diary.

MONDAY, JUNE 4.

At Philadelphia: "June 4.-Attended Convention.-Representation as on Saturday. Reviewed (at the importunity of Gen' Mifflin and the officers) the Light Infantry-Cavalry -and part of the Artillery of the City.

"Dined with Gen1 Mifflin & drk Tea with Miss Cadwallader."- Washington's Diary.

"June 4.—In the evening my wife and I went to Market Street to see that great and good man General Washington. We had a full view of him and Major Jackson, who walked with him, but the number of people who followed him on all sides was astonishing. He had been out on the field to review Captain Samuel Miles with his Troop of Horse, the light infantry and artillery."-Diary of Jacob Hiltzheimer.