1To George Washington from Sidney Lee, 3 July 1783 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday I had the honor of receiving your Exellency’s favors of April 20th & May 15th Written in a Style so obligingly polite, that with confidence I take the liberty of presenting my Warmest thanks for the trouble you have given yourself at my request. That I was advised and encouraged to make by a Man of Very high rank in this Kingdom for who’s Character I have reason to beleive you have...