1To James Madison from Benjamin R. Morgan, 29 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 July 1802, Philadelphia. “Mr. William Dewees being desirous of obtaining the appointment of Commissioner of Bankruptcy in the place of Mr Van Cleve lately deceased has requested me to … sollicit on his behalf your friendly interference in obtaining the object of his wishes.” Dewees is a Philadelphia attorney whose family has “long been established here.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9,...
2To John Jay from the Committee of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (William Rawle, Benjamin R. Morgan, and Charles … (Jay Papers)
The interest which has lately been taken by so many in the question whether the valedictory address of the venerable Washington was his own composition or the work of another, has extended to the Historical Society of Pennsylvania which has appointed us a Committee to make enquiries on the subject. May we take the liberty to ask of you, Sir, whether you would favor us with any information in...