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To George Washington from James Hoban, 13 July 1795

From James Hoban

Washington [D.C.] July 13th 1795

Sir

I have been favored with a sight of a Letter from Collen Williamson to the Secretary of State, in which many things are said foreign to the truth, respecting the work done at the Presidents House, and also at the Capitol1—I am so conscious of the faithfull execution of the work which I have superintended, that I am quite willing that this Mr Traquire mentioned by Mr Williamson in his letter shall come here at my expence, to examine the work, and report thereon if you Sir think the measure necessary.2 I have the honor to be Sir your Obt Servt

James Hoban

ALS, DNA: RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters. James Hoban managed construction on the President’s House.

1. This letter has not been identified, but see Edmund Randolph to GW, 7 July (first letter), n.2.

2. James Traquair (1756–1811) of Philadelphia worked as a stonecutter and sculptor.

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    To George Washington from James Hoban, 13 July 1795
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    Hoban, James
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    Washington, George
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    13 July 1795

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    “To George Washington from James Hoban, 13 July 1795,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/05-18-02-0253. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Presidential Series, vol. 18, 1 April–30 September 1795, ed. Carol S. Ebel. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2015, p. 340.]