1To George Washington from Christian Senf, 24 February 1790 (Washington Papers)
Your benevolent and best Disposition gives me hopes you will with Kindness and Indulgment read this Paper. To make my Mind easy is the Motive of this freedom—How contented was I. And how much did I think myself rewarded for the Endeavours I have made, to serve to the Satisfaction of this, my adopted Country, when I recd so much friendly and hospitable attention from you, and your most...
2To George Washington from Christian Senf, 20 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
At last the Period seems to have arrived, when I may venture, under the present, and happy, Goverment, to propose a Plan, I have had for several Years in Contemplation. The Opportunities, I have had during the War and since, have given me a good deal of Knowledge of Our Sea-Coast. The Advantages this Country has over many others, if its Inland Communications by Water are improved, are...