1To George Washington from Stephen Sayre, 15 October 1790 (Washington Papers)
I did myself the honor of writing you, more than once, some time since, when in England —I am sorry to find, that I am thought unworthy the shortest reply—Making every consideration for the important business & high situation you are now in; I must again trouble you, with my wishes and my complaints—relying on your justice, & will cease all applications to my friends who know better what I...
2To George Washington from Stephen Sayre, 20 November 1790 (Washington Papers)
I had the honor of sending you a short narative of my past conduct, as it respects the public, by one of the last Ships from this port. Since writing that Letter, the Marquis de la Fayette has promised to write in my favour; he remembers my having, during the war, stated my complaints—he also remembers my having suggested the mode, & pointed out the method, of having the Island of Porto Rico,...