1From George Washington to Martha Dandridge Custis Washington, 1 October 1782 (Washington Papers)
If this letter should ever reach your hands, it will be presented by Mr Brown, Son to a Gentleman of that name in Rhode Island, from whom I have received civilities, & to whom, or his connetions, I could wish to make returns. As he has thoughts of going into Virginia I recommend him to your notice & attention. I am most sincerely & affectionately—Yrs RHi .
In conformity with the desire of Congress I do myself the honor to inclose by Mr. William Smith Shaw my Secretary a copy of their resolutions passed the twenty fourth instant, occasioned by the decease of your late Consort Gen. George Washington assuring you of the profound respect Congress will ever bear to your person and character and of their condolence on this afflicting dispensation of...