1To George Washington from Civis, 1 September 1789 (Washington Papers)
When any Citizen presumes to offer his sentiments to you, his Love for his Country and its Glory should be his apology—Upon this Principle the writer hopes to be heard. and altho’ his opinion may be useless that the freedom will be excused. He has been a constant and warm Stickler for the new Government, and is happy to think it is now out of the reach of its Enemies. He does not fully...
2To George Washington from Civis, 12 March 1794 (Washington Papers)
As a Citizen of the United States, anxiously observing their critical Situation, and the hostile Measures pursued by one, at least, of the belligerent Powers—being perhaps more inclined to propose, than capacitated to suggest, the necessary Means of Relief, I yet take the Liberty of addressing your Excellency. Without further Apology, permit me to submit to your Consideration, the following...