1From George Washington to Charles Pettit, 2 December 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have been favored with your letter of the 28th ulto. The honor which the Merchants of Philada—have in contemplation to shew me; is very flattering, & deserving of my best acknowledgments. I expect to leave this place on Thursday afternoon or Friday morning, and to be in Philada on Monday:but as there may be an intervention of circumstances not altogether within my controul, I can not speak...
2From George Washington to Charles Pettit, 9 December 1783 (Washington Papers)
The perfect establishment of American Independence is indeed an event of such infinite importance as to fill the mind with gratitude & joy; and afford the fairest occasion for mutual congratulations. The honorable sentiments you are pleased to express respecting the Merits of the Army, the just idea you entertain of their bravery, sufferings, and magnanimity; and the honest desire you manifest...
3From George Washington to Charles Pettit, 24 June 1787 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Charles Pettit, 24 June 1787. Profiles in History, catalog 12, item 7, gives the date 24 June 1787 for a reproduced overleaf reading: “On public Service To Charles Pettit Esqr. Assistant Q.M.G. Philadelphia.” Washington’s signature appears to the left of “Philadelphia.”
4From George Washington to Charles Pettit, 7 September 1787 (Washington Papers)
Having received the dimensions of three more of my Chimneys for which I want castings, I have to request them as follows. 3. 6½ high in front } First 1. 6½ deep 3. 3 Wide at the back 3. 2½ high in front } Second 1. 6½ Deep 3. 5 Wide at the back 3. 1 high in front } third 1.10 Deep 3. 5 Wide at the back The above being the exact size of the Chimneys (already built and in use) it is not to be...
5From George Washington to Charles Pettit, 2 October 1787 (Washington Papers)
By the charming Polly Capt. Ellwood I send you patterns for the hearths of Chimneys which I beg may be cast and sent to me by the first conveyance to Alexandria—the cost you will please to annex to the other plates, bespoke before I left the City, and the amount shall be paid when it is maid known to —Sir—Yr Obedt Hble Servant LB , DLC:GW . See GW to Pettit, 7 Sept. , and note 1 of that document .
6From George Washington to Charles Pettit, 14 October 1787 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed ought to have accompanied the letter and the box by Capt. Ellwood. That it did not was an omission. In addition to the Plates there written for, let me request two others; th[r]ee feet nine each square, I want them for a Green house and would have quite plain and full as thick as they are usually cast for Chimney backs. I am Sir, Yr Most Obed. Servant LB , DLC:GW . GW wrote Pettit...
7From George Washington to Charles Pettit, 16 August 1788 (Washington Papers)
I have to acknowledge with much sensibility the receipt of your letter, dated the 5th instant, in which you offer your congratulations on the prospect of an established government, whose principles seem calculated to secure the benefits of society to the Citizens of the United States; and in which you also give a more accurate state of fœderal Politics in Pennsylvania than I had before...