1From George Washington to Louis Guillaume Otto, 5 December 1785 (Washington Papers)
The letter which you did me the honor to write to me on the 16th of October only came to hand the 28th of last month. My particular acknowledgments are due to you for your recollection of and attention to me; and I pray you to be assured of the pleasure I felt at hearing that the place lately filled by Mr de Marbois, near the Sovereignty of these States, was so happily supplied—On this...
2To George Washington from Louis-Guillaume Otto, 1 October 1785 (Washington Papers)
The Court having thought proper to promote Mr de Marbois to the Intendancy of Hispaniola, has in the same time entrusted me with the place, he had the honor to occupy near the United States of America. It is peculiarly flattering to me in this circumstance to have the adventage of a former aquaintance with Your Excellency and I take hold of the first opportunity to recall myself to your kind...