1To George Washington from Brice McGeehon, 18 October 1788 (Washington Papers)
Washington County [Pa.] May it please your Excellency October the 18th 1788 I am one of those unfortunate people who first settled and Improved your land on Millers run, in this County: and the only surviving settler that yet lives upon your tract, I have a small family, and finds myself unable at present, either to pay rent, or purchase. I find my strength much exausted, and my health...