1To George Washington from Mrs. Segur, 7 November 1795 (Washington Papers)
I had the honour of writing to you about three Weeks ago in order to describe you the circonstances in which i am. i exposed to you the necessity in which i find myself to borow somebody’s assistance. could i dare to present you a new picture of it, and repeat things which i could not have told you a single time had i not made use of all my courage. my pen would refuse to draw these...
2To George Washington from Henry Lee, 7 November 1795 (Washington Papers)
I am to receive in the course of next month Judge Wilsons bonds payable in one & two years to the amount of your demand for your dismal swamp lands. If you will take your original price thus payable I will purchase—my enquiry respecting the Judges affairs leaves not a doubt in my mind of his ability & I had full conviction from a recent transaction of his honor & integrity. Most respectfully...
3To George Washington from William Thornton, 7 November 1795 (Washington Papers)
Your Letter of the 4th Instt addressed to the Board of Commissioners, I had the honor of receiving very late last night. Mr Scott set off for Baltimore on Sunday last, and, by a Resolution of the Board, was to proceed immediately to Annapolis, if a Letter from the Executive were received at Baltimore, in approbation of the measure last contemplated. Your Letter therefore of the 30th Ulto never...
4To George Washington from William Paterson, 7 November 1795 (Washington Papers)
The inclosed paper I received in a letter a few days ago from Mr Pendleton, the Judge of the district court of Georgia; with directions to make such use of it as I should think proper. As the representation it contains may affect the boundary of Georgia, and be unknown to government, I herewith transmit it for your consideration. If no attorney general be nominated, I am authorised to declare,...