31To George Washington from Samuel Hanson, 10 March 1792 (Washington Papers)
It is not without considerable hesitation & reluctance that I have formed the resolution of troubling you with the concerns of an Individual, by soliciting your relief in a case of official persecution under which I am labouring. About 6 Weeks ago I submitted a part of my Grievances to the Secretary of the Treasury; but, not having been favoured with a reply from that Gentleman, I hope I shall...
32From George Washington to Samuel Hanson (of Samuel), 7 April 1793 (Washington Papers)
A few days only before I left Philadelphia, your letter of the 22d of February came to my hands. Why it was so long on its passage I am unable to inform you. I have put my name to the Subscription paper therein enclosed, although as a common centre, I am applied to for aids beyond my means—for in truth I escape few contributions to any thing of this sort—or to public buildings—such as Colleges...
33To George Washington from Samuel Hanson (of Samuel), 22 October 1793 (Washington Papers)
Finding that the Emoluments of my Office (about 400 Dollars per annum) are, with the utmost Economy, entirely inadequate to the support of my family, I am constrained to quit Alexandria; and mean to give in my resignation the 15th next month. I thought it necessary to inform you of my intention, in order that my Successor may be appointed against that day. Mr James McRea means to become a...
34From George Washington to Samuel Hanson, 23 July 1797 (Washington Papers)
Enclosed is the certificate of the hundred shares of Stock in the Bank of Columbia, given to Mr Tobias Lear the 6th of April 1796 and transferred by him to me the 18th instant. A certificate thereof I pray you to transmit me by the Post—or other safe conveyance—With esteem & regard I am—Dear Sir Your Obedient Hble Servt ALS (letterpress copy), NN : Washington Papers. Samuel Hanson of Samuel...