1From George Washington to Arthur Fenner, 4 June 1790 (Washington Papers)
In acknowledging the Rect of your Excellency’s letter of the 20th of May, I cannot forbear to congratulate you and the people of your State upon the happy event which has since taken place by the adoption and ratification of the Constitution of the United States by the Convention of Rhode Island. Having now attained the desireable object of uniting under one general Government all those States...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Arthur Fenner, 6 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved some time ago your friendly favor of May 16. and return you my thanks for your kind felicitations on my appointment to office. your recommendation of mr Howell to the place of district attorney was duly attended to. that gentleman had been formerly well known to myself & some members of the administration, & much to his advantage. I was therefore happy in placing the interests of my...
3From James Madison to Arthur Fenner, 15 May 1804 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the ratification, by the Legislature of Rhode Island, of the Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, relative to the election of President and Vice President, which you have been pleased to transmit to me. With the greatest respect, I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obed. servt. RC ( R-Ar ). In Wagner’s hand, signed by JM;...