1To George Washington from William Powell, 6 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Your Memorialist convinced of the necessity of Appointing Officers of Honesty, Industry, and Abilities, under the present Constitution for the Collection of the Revenues in all the United States—Begs leave to Offer his Services, as Weighmaster & Gauger or Surveyor, for the District of said New Haven not doubting but his character & abilities will be found adequate to the appointment The...
2To George Washington from William Powell, 23 February 1793 (Washington Papers)
I beg leave to apologize for thus Introducing myself to your Notice. Having solicited the appointment to the Surveyors Office in the District, of New Haven, in the State of Connecticut, lately vacated by the resignation of Hezek. Rogers Esqr. and having faithfully performed the Duties of it for upwards of two Years, I have to lament the production of those further honorable testimonials, I had...
3To George Washington from William Powell, 25 September 1793 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed I have the Honor of forwarding you, the address of a number of the principle Merchants, Traders & other respectable Inhabitants of this City, in my favor for the Office of Collector of this district, who’s credibility will bear examination. I have the honor to be with the highest respect Sir Your most Obedient & most humble Servant ALS , DLC:GW . This enclosure has not been...