1To George Washington from Samuel Chase, 19 July 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have, for some time, wished to be employed by the National Government; and I now, Sir, make you a respectful Offer of my Services. my per<so>nal Respect and Attachment for your private and public Character, and my Desire to render your Administration as happy as possible, united with a Resolution to support the present Government, will, I flatter Myself, be a sufficient Apology for my...
2To George Washington from Samuel Chase, 3 September 1789 (Washington Papers)
I beg You to be assured, that no Person more sincerely rejoiced in your unanimous Election as President of the united States, than Myself; and that my personal Respect for, and attachment to, your private and public Character have been uniformly manifested, ever since I had the Honour to be known to You. I have always esteemed it honorable to execute a public Office in a free Government; but...
3To George Washington from Samuel Chase, 31 January 1796 (Washington Papers)
Last Evening Mr McHenry shewed Me your letter to him, in which You desired him to inform Me, of my Appointment, as one of the Judges of the supreme Court of the united States. This high Mark of your Confidence will be always remembered with Gratitude, and shall never be a Subject of Regret to You. I can promise, Sir, to use my utmost Endeavours to execute so honourable and important an office...