1To George Washington from John Dixon, 23 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
My Son Joseph informs me that from Your Excellence’s high and Honorable Station—that it would be improper to give Letters of Introduction—at the same time I know the goodness of your Heart to be such—that I flatter myself some respect will be paid to my recomendation—I therefore pray leave to say that the Bearer of this is Thos Law Esqr. who comes with a design to Settle in America if he likes...
2To George Washington from John Dixon, 5 March 1789 (Washington Papers)
As I am perswaded you do not forget your old—I may say sincere Friends—I am (in your exhalted & honorable station) tempted to take the liberty of addressing you—with a view of Introducing to you my Son Joseph Dixon, who will have the honor of handing you this—and who I beg leave to recomend to your kind Protection—as Youth often want such prudent advisers in matters of Business—which calls him...