1To George Washington from Charles McKiernan, 30 October 1785 (Washington Papers)
The inclosed letter from Sir. Edward Newingham with the small package that accompanies this, I hoped to have the honor of delivering to your Excellency in person, but I find that my deceased fathers affairs require my immediate attention in this quarter. I regret Sir. that no opportunity has offered to forward them to you before. Somtime before I return to Europe I intend myself the honor to...
2From George Washington to Charles McKiernan, 10 December 1785 (Washington Papers)
I have been favoured with your letters of the 30th of Octr and 8th of November, I thank you for your care of the packets which were entrusted to you by Sir Edward Newenham. The last sent was for Captain Bibby, altho’ the outer cover was addressed to me. I now forward it to that Gentlemen. If business or inclination should bring you to this state, I shall have pleasure in seeing you at this...