1From George Washington to Eliza Harriot O’Connor, 20 June 1788 (Washington Papers)
I have received the letter which you did me the favor to write to me on the 17th instant, and am happy that the acknowledgment of it affords me an occasion of expressing my real satisfaction at the present flourishing state of your Academy and ardent wishes for its future prosperity. Should my avocations (whh have been multiplied by two Journeys I have lately been obliged to make) and my...
2From George Washington to Eliza Harriot O’Connor, 17 October 1788 (Washington Papers)
The letter with which you favored me, on the 7th inst. did not get to my hand till the 15th or it should have received an earlier acknowledgment. Whenever you can make it convenient and agreeable to visit Mount Vernon Mrs Washington and myself will take pleasure in shewing you every civility in our power. Governor Johnston of No. Carolina is a Gentleman with whom I have not the honor of an...