1To James Madison from Hudson Muse, 13 February 1789 (Madison Papers)
You being Elected to represent this State in the honble. the Congress of the United States, I have to request the favour of your Interest in Continuing me in my present appointment as Naval Officer for the District of Rappahannock River. Shoud you think it requisite for me to procure a recommendation of my past Conduct, I flatter myself, I coud readily obtain One to Satisfy the Convention that...
2To James Madison from Hudson Muse, 22 February 1789 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
Abstract. Urbanna, 22 February 1789 . A follow-up to Muse’s letter of 13 Feb. soliciting JM’s aid in procuring the customs collector’s post at the Rappahannock River port of entry. RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM.
3To George Washington from Hudson Muse, 20 March 1789 (Washington Papers)
I have the favour to request of you to continue me in my present appointment as Naval Officer for The District of Rappahannock River flattering myself from the ⟨exper⟩iance I have had it will be in my power to discharge the du⟨ties⟩ of the ⟨of⟩fice as well, if not better than others who have not had ⟨the same⟩ oppertunity—and with Gentlemen acquainted with the Cir⟨cum⟩stances may I presume it...
4To George Washington from Hudson Muse, 27 January 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have been imprudent in giving Gentlemen Credit at the Office, for duties, and made myself liable by my returns, in expectation that the Money would be ready When Call’d for; by which, I am not at present prepared to take up draughts forward’d last week by Messrs Lovell & Urquahart for five Thousand dollars, in Consequence of which presume they will be returned, as they have Signified they...
5To James Madison from Hudson Muse, 8 February 1794 (Madison Papers)
I have acted imprudent in granting indulgences, and by my returns from this office, made myself lyable for m[o]n[e]y in expectation of it’s being ready when call’d for; by which means has lately been presented draughts for three thousand dollars, that I was not prepared to pay, and consequently were returned. And as such is conduct for which I am lyable to censure, shall esteem myself much...