1To George Washington from James Shaw, 2 July 1789 (Washington Papers)
Altho I have not the honor of being personally known to your Excellency, yet I flatter myself from the benevolence of your disposition, that my present solicitation for an appointment under the new Government will not be considered as impertinent or improper. The Clerkship of the district Court in Maryland, altho I apprehend the profits of it will be inconsiderable for some time to come, yet...