1To George Washington from Andrew Morton, 3 February 1775 (Washington Papers)
I have recd your Favor of yesterday, & heartily thank you for the good Wishes with which you conclude. Relying on that Being who knows my Heart, & the Hearts of my Enemies, I enjoy a perfect Tranquility. Belvoir will not be without a Tenant, if I can merit a preference in your Opinion, which I shall sincerely endeavour to do. The Furniture you mention, shall not meet with the least Damage. If...
2From George Washington to Andrew Morton, 2 February 1775 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Andrew Morton, 2 Feb. 1775. On 3 Feb. Morton wrote GW he had “recd your Favor of yesterday.” The missing letter was advertised in Thomas Birch’s Sons catalog no. 663, item 144, 21–23 April 1891.
3To George Washington from Andrew Morton, 1 February 1775 (Washington Papers)
I am at length arrived at Belvoir & (what may seem a little strange to you) have brought the Bond unexecuted. I waited long for Mr Baylor’s Return, but to no purpose! For when I came away, no Account could be given when he was expected. The Season advancing, & the Assurance I had from you, of my having a year’s Rent to pay, made it necessary for me to move without farther Delay. Major Lowry...
4From George Washington to Andrew Morton, 21 December 1774 (Washington Papers)
I shall take no advantage of your not producing the Bond with good Security for paymt of Rent & performe of Covents at the day appointed. It will do when you move up, which your Lettr & express tells me you are now ready to do. In the mean while, you will please to recollect, that I can Execute no Lease till the Bond, with such Security, is first produced; and that, if by your means, I am...
5To George Washington from Andrew Morton, 17 December 1774 (Washington Papers)
As I mentioned to you Mr Baylor’s Name, I was anxious to get him for my Security, that you might find in me that probity which I wish you to be convinced of: But unfortunately, Mr Baylor has been abroad ever since my Return. The time drawing near for fulfilling my Engagemt of giving you Security, I consulted Major Lowry on the Matter last night, who very chearfully offered to be my Security,...
6To George Washington from Andrew Morton, 27 October 1774 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Andrew Morton, 27 Oct. 1774. This letter is listed in Thomas Birch’s Sons catalog no. 663, item 71, 21–23 April 1891.