1To George Washington from Samuel Henley, 10 October 1791 (Washington Papers)
It is with reluctance that I trespass a moment on that time which is devoted to the most important national concerns, Nor would I now do it were I not urged by the most pressing necessity. This is my only Apology; (& may I not hope that your Excellency will deem it a sufficient one) for renewing my Application for some Appointment under the foederal Government. I am perswaded that the...
2To George Washington from Samuel Henley, 11 February 1791 (Washington Papers)
I have Serv’d the County of Midsx in this Common wealth, & the State of Massachusetts, as Collector of Excise, Nine years, to the best of my Capacity—this is to request your influence for an office in the Collecting of Excise, what ever may be denominated—Collector or Inspector—Gen’l Lincoln, the Honble John Lowell Esqr. & the Honble Elbridge Gerry Esqr., Can Certifie as to my Character—In...