1To George Washington from James Blanchard, 13 Feb. 1795 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from James Blanchard, 13 Feb. 1795. On 13 Feb., Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., wrote Timothy Pickering: “By the President’s order B. Dandridge respectfully transmits to The Secy of War a letter from Jas Blanchard to the President, of this date; & informs the Secy that the President desires an enquiry may be made into the complaint stated in the sd letter, & the result reported...
2To George Washington from James Blanchard, 23 July 1794 (Washington Papers)
The Constitution of the United States having invested the Chief Magistrate with the power of enforcing the laws, I make application to you on behalf of Captain Peter Perrit, captured at Fort Washington in November 1776 and after his return from Captivity, gave notice to the executive of the State of Connecticut of his exchange and readiness to return to his duty. & was registered in his former...
3To George Washington from James Blanchard, 20 February 1795 (Washington Papers)
On the 13th Instant I presented a Complaint against Joseph Howell accountant of the United States, to the Source of his appointment, from a Conviction that an Enquiry would Develop a number of Improprieties that were Injurious to Individuals, and I apprehend, Unknown to Goverment—and Considering myself Responsible for the Charge—Pray to Know wheither an Enquiry is in Contemplation —and will...