1To George Washington from Brice McGeehon, 18 October 1788 (Washington Papers)
Washington County [Pa.] May it please your Excellency October the 18th 1788 I am one of those unfortunate people who first settled and Improved your land on Millers run, in this County: and the only surviving settler that yet lives upon your tract, I have a small family, and finds myself unable at present, either to pay rent, or purchase. I find my strength much exausted, and my health...
2To George Washington from Brice McGeehon, 12 August 1789 (Washington Papers)
Washington County [Pa.] May it please your Excellency Augt 12th 1789 In a former letter, I informed your Excellency of my situation and circumstances that I was one of those unfortunate people who settled and claimed your lands on Millers Run. One who thought my clame so Just, as to warrant my defence thereof against your Excellency in a suit at law. The event (tho’ too late) has proved my...