1From George Washington to John Kean, 10 November 1791 (Washington Papers)
The weighty consideration which you mention as having determined you to accept the appointment of Cashier to the Bank of the U. States and the disinterested manner in which you have offered to continue your services to the Government, as far as may be compatible with the duties of your new station, conspire to induce my approbation of your conduct. As it is stated that so considerable a...
2George Washington to John Kean, 10 November 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, November 10, 1791. Approves of Kean’s decision to remain in the service of the Federal Government in spite of his appointment as cashier of the Bank of the United States. Thinks it will be advisable for him to remain a commissioner until the commission expires in July, 1792. Df , in writing of H, RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters, 1790–1799, National Archives. Kean had been appointed...