1To George Washington from Stephen Sayre, 2 July 1791 (Washington Papers)
I did myself the honor of writing you in octor last—stating, in part, what had been my conduct & situation, during our contest for Independence. You may imagine, it is not a little mortifying to reflect, that I am unworthy the employments I have expected—or, that my Country treats me unjustly. This is the last time I ever mean to trouble you with importunities. As I have lately taken a share...