1From George Washington to Landon Carter, 17 October 1796 (Washington Papers)
The letter with which you have favoured me, dated the 28th Ulto, came duly to hand. A few months more, will put an end to my political existence, and place me in the shades of Mount Vernon under my Vine & Fig-tree; where, at all times, I should be glad to see you. It is true (as you have heard) that to be a cultivator of Land, has been my favourite amusement; but it is equally true, that I...
2From George Washington to James McHenry, 17 October 1796 (Washington Papers)
By the last Mail I received three letters from you (with their several numerous enclosures) the first dated the 8th and the other two the 10th of this instant. The enclosures are all returned under cover with this letter; and as I expect to be at the Seat of Government by the first of next Month (if the health of those who are to accompany me will permit it) I shall express no Sentiments...
3From George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 17 October 1796 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 11th instant was received by the last Post. Expecting to be at the Seat of Government by the first of next Month (if my Drivers, who have been sick are able to proceed) I shall be concise in this letter. My Sentiments relatively to the appointment of Mr Benja. Bourne, to be District Judge for the State of Rhode Island, were communicated to you in my last, and it is with...