51To George Washington from Mary Wooster, 8 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Permit me to address your Excellency on a subject which perhaps may be thought improper for a...
52Reply of the President to the House of Representatives, [8 May] 1789 (Madison Papers)
Your very affectionate Address produces emotions which I know not how to express. I feel that my...
53From George Washington to James Bowdoin, 9 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Since my arrival in this place I have been honored with your letters of the 18th of Feby and 24th...
54From George Washington to Nathaniel Gorham, 9 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
I have received your letter of the 10th of march, and must beg you to be assured that your good...
55From George Washington to John Hancock, 9 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
I am taking the earliest occasion of acknowledging the receipt of the letter, which you did me...
56From George Washington to William Heath, 9 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
The numerous congratulations which I have received from Public Bodies & respectable individuals...
57From George Washington to Henry Knox, 9 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed papers relative to a treaty with the Cherokee Indians were put into my hands: and as...
58To George Washington from Henry Knox, 9 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt [of] Sundry papers relative to the cherokees indians...
59To George Washington from Warner Lewis, 9 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
As it does not appear to me to be certain that you have received a letter which I wrote you by...
60To George Washington from William Mumford, 9 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
The Memorial of William Mumford, most Humbly and Respectfully Sheweth, That he officiated as...
61From George Washington to the Citizens of New York City, 9 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
The affectionate address presented by the Magistrates and the general joy testified by the...
62From George Washington to Philip Schuyler, 9 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
I yesterday had the pleasure to receive your favor of the 2d instt—and must beg you to accept of...
63From George Washington to John Adams, 10 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
The President of the United States wishes to avail himself of your sentiments on the following...
64To George Washington from Isaac All, 10 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
By the advice of my friends, I came to this place to Solicit an appointment in the Customs for...
65To George Washington from John Berrien, 10 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
I take the liberty of informing you that I have come forward from Georgia to this place to Offer...
66To George Washington from Arthur Campbell, 10 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Although I am not honored with a personal acquaintance; yet I can count myself among the number...
67From George Washington to John Campbell, 10 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
If a white horse, which your Servant was on the day I travelled with you from Bladensburg to...
68To George Washington from Frederick Jay, 10 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Several of my Friends have advised me to become a Candidate for the Office of Collector for this...
69To George Washington from Thomas Jefferson, 10 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
I am now to acknolege the honor of your two letters of Nov. 27 and Feb. 13 both of which have...
70To George Washington from Anthony Wayne, 10 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
I did myself the honor of addressing your Excellency in April, by Genl Jackson, & have since that...
71From Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 10 May 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
I am now to acknolege the honor of your two letters of Nov. 27. and Feb. 13. both of which have...
72To George Washington from Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, 11 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Mr and Mrs Andersons most respectfull Compliments to his Excy and makes bold to present him with...
73To George Washington from Nathaniel Barrett, 11 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Being soon to embark for France, in which Kingdom I shall reside for several years; I have been...
74To George Washington from Edward Carrington, 11 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
At the same moment that I am assured your Excellencies own inclinations would have been...
75To George Washington from Edward Church, 11 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
I am one of that unfortunate number whom the late revolution has precipitated from a state of...
76From George Washington to John Jay, 11 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
A few days ago I was conversing with you on the points contained in the enclosed queries, when a...
77From George Washington to James Madison, 11 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed were communicated to me, as you will perceive, to make a confidential use of—upon...
78To George Washington from Henry Remsen, 11 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
On the return of peace I found my situation so embarrassed by the calamitous events of the War,...
79To George Washington from Richard Stevens, 11 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Having learned many persons are applying for Offices in the several States & being satisfied that...
80To George Washington from Joseph Vickers, 11 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
The Memorial of Joseph Vickers Humbly Sheweth, That your Memorialist has been honored by the...
81To George Washington from Samuel Blachley Webb, 11 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Painfull as the task is I am under the necessity of soliciting the attention of the President of...
82To George Washington from Joseph Woodward, 11 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
The system of Revenue now under the consideration of Congress requiring certain Officers to carry...
83To George Washington from William Young, 11 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Encouraged by the good Wishes and Persuasions of my fellow Citizens, I presume to address your...
84To John Jay from George Washington, 11 May 1789 (Jay Papers)
A few days ago I was conversing with you on the points contained in the enclosed queries, when a...
85To James Madison from George Washington, 11 May 1789 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed were communicated to me (as you will perceive) to make a Confidential use of. Upon...
86To George Washington from David Salisbury Franks, 12 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Early in the Year 1774, I settled in Montreal with a small Capital and a considerable Credit as a...
87From George Washington to James Madison, 12 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
To draw such a line for the conduct of the President as will please every body, I know is...
88To George Washington from William Walton Morris, 12 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
The Department of Geographer General to the United States, having become Vacant by the death of...
89To George Washington from Lucy Paradise, 12 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Give me leave as a Fellow Citizen to congratulate you on the Honour you have done Us, in...
90To George Washington from Nathaniel Pendleton, 12 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Notwithstanding the arduous, and important affairs in which your Excellency must be deeply...
91To George Washington from William Stephens Smith, 12 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
I flatter myself you will put a proper Construction upon my silence hitherto, and rather...
92To James Madison from George Washington, 12 May 1789 (Madison Papers)
To draw such a line for the conduct of the President as will please every body, I know is...
93To George Washington from William Denning, 13 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Having been always engaged in the Service of my Country during the Late war, particularly in the...
94To George Washington from Henry Knox, 13 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
The secretary for the department of war humbly submits to the President of the United States the...
95To George Washington from James McCubbin Lingan, 13 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Being informed that your Excellency Receives none but written applications from candidates for...
96To George Washington from John Sharp, 13 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
The petition of John Sharp of the City of Philadelphia humbly Sheweth That your petitioner in the...
97To George Washington from Alexander Anderson, 14 May 1789 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Alexander Anderson, 14 May 1789. On 18 Nov. 1789 GW wrote to Anderson: “I...
98From George Washington to William Fitzhugh, 14 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 26th of April was handed to me but a few days ago. Your congratulations and...
99To George Washington from Stephen Hall, 14 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Portland, Massachusetts [District of Maine], Sir, 14 May 1789. Can you permit me to take up one...
100From George Washington to William Heth, 14 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
I have duly received your favor of the 3 inst. dated at Mount Vernon. I am much pleased with the...