1To George Washington from Josiah Bartlett, 24 February 1791 (Washington Papers)
I have the Honor herewith to enclose and transmit your Excellency an Authenticated Copy of “An Act ceding to the United States of America one Acre and three quarters of an Acre of land with the Fort and Light House thereon situate in New Castle.” I am with the highest Sentiments of Esteem and Respect Sir, Your Excellency’s Most obedient and most Humble Servant, Copy, DNA : RG 46, Second...
2To John Adams from Josiah Bartlett, 11 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
Flattery, and a discussion of political opinions are inconsistant with the principles of this Antient Fraternity; but while we are bound to Cultivate benevolence, and extend the Arm of Charity to our brethren of every clime, we feel the strongest obligations, to support the civil authority which protects us. And when the illiberal attacks of a foreign enthusiast, aided by the unfounded...