1To George Washington from John Blair, 22 September 1790 (Washington Papers)
Capt. Francis Bright, being a candidate for the command of one of the cutters which are designed to cruize for prevention of smuggling, has asked me to mention to you what I could say in his favour, & also to forward, together with this, the accompanying testimonials —From them You will perceive the station he has already occupied, & the propriety of his conduct therein. After having given so...