1To George Washington from William Pierce, 1 August 1788 (Washington Papers)
I enclose you a small pamphlet which contains an Oration that I delivered in Savannah on the 4th ultimo. Independant of the common ceremony practised on these occasions I present it to you with the highest sentiments of respect and esteem. With honor I subscribe myself Your obedient servant ALS , DLC:GW . William Pierce’s pamphlet An Oration, Delivered at Christ Church, Savannah, on the 4th...
2To George Washington from William Pierce, 1 November 1788 (Washington Papers)
As the time is appointed for the operation of our new Government, and as the attention of every one is turned towards you as President, I hope it will not be considered as premature and improper to solicit your notice in the appointment of a Collector for the Port of Savannah. I feel myself adequate to the faithful discharge of that Office, and having established my principal interest here, I...
3From George Washington to William Pierce, 1 January 1789 (Washington Papers)
As it would be altogether improper for me to anticipate any thing on the event which you suppose may happen; I only write to let you know that I have duly received your letter of Novr 1st. I most sincerely & fervently hope it will be found, that I shall not be in a situation to have any agency in the disposal of federal appointments. For you will permit me to say, that the choice is as yet...