1To George Washington from John Mary, 21 October 1788 (Washington Papers)
I took the liberty to write some time ago to your honour to beg of you to recommend me as a french instructor to the University, which goes by your name. My terms would be as reasonable as possible 50. guineas per annum & my lodging in the College. I have compiled a grammar, which by its simplicity will render the language easy to learn. If said University should not chuse to maintain a french...
2To George Washington from John Mary, 18 August 1788 (Washington Papers)
your Excellency will hardly remember of me, but when i will mention to you that i was secretary to the Consulate general of France under Mr Gerard’s orders during the late war, & that i had the honour of dining there with you & your lady several times, then likely you will recollect me. however give me leave to wish you a very good health, your lady & all that belongs to you. I have lately...