1To George Washington from Joseph Barrell et al., 20 March 1790 (Washington Papers)
The Memorial of Joseph Barrell⟨,⟩ for himself and the other Owners⟨,⟩ of the Ship Columbia & Sloop Washington Most Respectfully Sheweth That those Vessels were fitted at Boston, for the Pacific Ocean and sailed in the month of September in the year 1787, furnished with Sea Letters & Pass Ports from the United States, and the State of Massachusetts; together with Certificates from the Consuls...
2To George Washington from Joseph Barrell, 25 November 1793 (Washington Papers)
By Major Sargeant, I have taken the liberty to send you, the only intire Sea Otter Skin, brought to this Country, which was procured by the Columbia & Washington, on the North West Coast of America; the first American Vessels that ever visited that Coast, or went round the Globe. If you will please to Accept it as a seat for your Sadle, you will very much gratify One, who is with the highest...