1From George Washington to Samuel Stanhope Smith, 24 May 1797 (Washington Papers)
Your favour of the 18th instt was received by the last Post —the contents of which, relatively to Mr Custis, filled my mind (as you naturally supposed it would) with extreme disquietude. From his infancy, I have discovered an almost unconquerable disposition to indolence in every thing that did not tend to his amusements: and have exhorted him in the most parental and friendly manner, often,...
2From George Washington to Samuel Stanhope Smith, 9 October 1797 (Washington Papers)
I have duly received your several letters of last month; but as an expression of my regret, at the conduct & behaviour of young Custis would avail nothing I shall not trouble you by the attempt. I am persuaded that your conduct towards him has been such as friendship inspired, and the duties of your important trust required. And as you have seen, in a degree, what my solicitude, advice &...
3From James Madison to Samuel Stanhope Smith, 25 August 1799 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 25 August 1799. Acknowledged in Smith to JM, 3 Sept. and 28 Nov. 1799 . Inquires on behalf of a friend about the expenses of a Princeton education.