1To George Washington from Hans Rudolph Saabye, 5 August 1789 (Washington Papers)
With the greatest diffidence, I appear before that august body of Men, who so deservedly attract the admiration of all the World. A Stranger to you Gentlemen, tho’ not to many industrious Members of your Common-Wealth, boldly ventures, relying on the Liberality of Your Sentiments, on which his hopes to meet with your Indulgence for this intrusion are founded, to request Your attention to the...