George Washington Papers

From George Washington to Joseph Willard, 23 December 1789

To Joseph Willard

New York Decr 23d, 1789

Sir,

Your letter of the 7th Ultimo was handed to me a few days since by Mr Savage, who is now engaged in taking the Portrait which you, & the Governors of the Seminary over which you preside, have expressed a desire for, that it may be placed in the Philosophy chamber of your University.

I am induced, Sir, to comply with this request from a wish that I have to gratify, so far as with propriety may be done, every reasonable desire of the patrons & promoters of Science—And at the same time I feel myself flattered by the polite manner in which I am requested to give this proof of my sincere regard & good wishes for the prosperity of the University of Cambridge. I am, Sir with great esteem, Your most Obedt Servt.

Df, DNA: RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters; LB, DLC:GW.

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