1From George Washington to John Beale Bordley, 13 April 1795 (Washington Papers)
A double sett of Youngs Annals was sent to me sometime ago, by that Gentleman, without his mentioning for whom the dupli[c]ates were intended. taking it for granted however that they were meant to be presented to the Agricultural Society of this City, and understanding that you are Vice-President thereof —I take the liberty of committing them to your care for the use of the said Society. I...
2From George Washington to John Beale Bordley, 17 August 1788 (Washington Papers)
The letter with which you honord me, dated the 31st Ult.; together with the Wheat, Barley and Madder came safe to hand. For your kindness in presenting them, I pray you to accept my best acknowlegments and thanks. Agriculture being my favourite amusement I am always pleased with communications that relate to it. To these the great improvemts in Husbandry, of late years, in England, may be...