1To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 2 September [1793] (Hamilton Papers)
Interwoven in the enclosed Address, are Sentiments as difficult to answer, as it would seem odd to pass unnoticed —believing, as I do, that they are the sentiments of a large part of the people of this Country. I would thank you for making such alterations in the expression of the draft of an answer (enclosed) as in your judgment will make it palatable on all sides, or unexceptionable. The...
2From George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, 2 September 1793 (Washington Papers)
Interwoven in the enclosed Address, are Sentiments as difficult to answer, as it would seem odd to pass by unnoticed—believing, as I do, that they are the sentiments of a large part of the people of this Country. I would thank you for making such alterations in the expression of the draft of an answer (enclosed) as in your judgment will make it palatable on all sides, or unexceptionable. The...
3From George Washington to the New London, Connecticut, Citizens, 2 September 1793 (Washington Papers)
The motives which have induced a public expression of your sentiments at the present juncture, are such as naturally operate upon good Citizens, when points which materially concern the happiness of their Country are the subjects of discussion. Your approbation of my conduct on the occasion, to which it relates, could not fail to give me particular pleasure, and to serve as a support to my...