1From George Washington to Richard Henderson, 31 January 1796 (Washington Papers)
I hope you will not ascribe to incivility, an omission, which has proceeded from accident, or rather from misconception. Immediately upon the receipt of your letter dated the 26th of Novr it was put into the hands of the Gentleman who temporarily discharged the duties of Secretary of State, with directions to acknowledge the receipt of it, & to inform you that the Executive was pursuing...