1To George Washington from Nathaniel Smith, 10 November 1786 (Washington Papers)
From the difficulty I have met in the Settlement of my Accounts with the State of Maryland, & a hope that your Opinion on the Matters pending between the said State and myself, would tend to Obviate that difficulty, I have taken the freedom to Trouble you with the present letter—I would in the first place beg leave to Acquaint you Sir, that I entered into the Service of the Contenant in...
2To George Washington from Nathaniel Smith, 10 July 1789 (Washington Papers)
I am informed there will be a Gauger of all Spiritous Liquors & Melasses Appointed in Each State. as I am acquainted with this Bussiness and was the first Appointed, by the Assembly of this State, to execute it, Shall be thankfull for the office at this time—If an appointment has taken place before this goes to you, and the Surveyor of this port Should be Vacant, Shall be Verry Thankfull to...