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51 Washington, George President and Faculty of the University of … From George Washington to the President and Faculty of … 1789-04-20 I accept with peculiar pleasure the address of the university of the State of Pennsylvania upon...
52 Delany, Sharp Washington, George To George Washington from Sharp Delany, 20 April 1789 1789-04-20 To obtain the Collectorship of the Port of Philadelphia from Your Excellency is the object of my...
53 Franklin, William Temple Washington, George To George Washington from William Temple Franklin, 20 … 1789-04-20 Tho’ I am from Experience assur’d of your Excellencys Good Will towards me, yet being convinc’d...
54 Leslie, Robert Washington, George To George Washington from Robert Leslie, 20 April 1789 1789-04-20 Nothing but a knowledge of you goodness, Could Create in me a presumption to trouble your...
55 Sherman, Isaac Washington, George To George Washington from Isaac Sherman, 20 April 1789 1789-04-20 Nearly eleven years of the prime of life I have appropriated to the service of the public; eight...
56 Croxall, Charles Washington, George To George Washington from Charles Croxall, 19 April … 1789-04-19 It was my intention to have done myself the honor of waiting on your Excellency in person but...
57 Jackson, William Washington, George To George Washington from William Jackson, 19 April … 1789-04-19 Amidst the important cares which engage his attention, will my dear General permit the respectful...
58 Lyles, William Washington, George To George Washington from William Lyles, 19 April 1789 1789-04-19 This will be forwarded to your Excellency by Robert Young Esqr. of Nottingham, in Maryland, who...
59 Smith, Thomas Washington, George To George Washington from Thomas Smith, 19 April 1789 … 1789-04-19 Letter not found: from Thomas Smith, 19 April 1789. On 23 Sept. 1789 GW wrote to Smith: “I have...
60 Jaquett, Peter Washington, George To George Washington from Peter Jaquett, 18 April 1789 1789-04-18 A series of misfortune since the conclusion of the late War oblidges me to trouble your...
61 Lincoln, Benjamin Washington, George To George Washington from Benjamin Lincoln, 18 April … 1789-04-18 I had the pleasure a few days since of receiving your Excellencys very kind favor of the 11...
62 Williams, Otho Holland Washington, George To George Washington from Otho Holland Williams, 18 … 1789-04-18 The honor of being known to your Excellency will, I trust, excuse my omiting to mention the...
63 Washington, George Citizens of Baltimore From George Washington to the Citizens of Baltimore, 17 … 1789-04-17 The tokens of regard and affection, which I have often received from the Citizens of this Town,...
64 Committee of Congress Washington, George To George Washington from the Committee of Congress, 17 … 1789-04-17 The Committee appointed in consequence of the Resolutions of both Houses of Congress, and which...
65 Jay, John Washington, George To George Washington from John Jay, 17 April 1789 1789-04-17 The Day after my last Letter to you of the 14 Inst. was written, Mr Benson informed me that...
66 Lear, Tobias Washington, George To George Washington from Tobias Lear, 17 April 1789 1789-04-17 I called at Mr Moncrieff’s with the enclosed bill, and was informed that he went over to the...
67 McHenry, James Washington, George To George Washington from James McHenry, 17 April 1789 1789-04-17 Baltimore, 17 April 1789. Recommends for office Robert Purviance, Joshua Barney, and Robert...
68 Washington, George [Diary entry: 16 April 1789] 1789-04-16 [16 April 1789] About ten o’clock I bade adieu to Mount Vernon, to private life, and to domestic...
69 Washington, George Mayor, Corporation, and Citizens of Alexandria From George Washington to the Mayor, Corporation, and … 1789-04-16 Although I ought not to conceal, yet I cannot describe, the painful emotions which I felt in...
70 Ward, Joseph Washington, George To George Washington from Joseph Ward, 16 April 1789 1789-04-16 Boston, April 16th 1789. “At this era, when every moment of your time is precious, I feel...
71 Braxton, Carter Washington, George To George Washington from Carter Braxton, 15 April 1789 1789-04-15 Altho your appointment to the Presidentship of America under the new Government be not yet...
72 Caldwell, Samuel Washington, George To George Washington from Samuel Caldwell, 14 April … 1789-04-14 The Petition of Samuel Caldwell of the City of Philadelphia most Respectfully Sheweth. That your...
73 Hickman, William Jr. Washington, George To George Washington from William Hickman, Jr., 14 … 1789-04-14 Since I had the Honour of waiting on your Excellency at your House for the purpose of soliciting...
74 Jay, John Washington, George To George Washington from John Jay, 14 April 1789 1789-04-14 On my Return last Evening from a Fortnights absence in the country, I was informed that proper...
75 Washington, George Langdon, John From George Washington to John Langdon, 14 April 1789 1789-04-14 I had the honor to receive your Official Communication, by the hand of Mr Secretary Thompson,...
76 Thomson, Charles Washington, George Address by Charles Thomson, 14 April 1789 1789-04-14 The president of the Senate, chosen for the special occasion having opened and counted the votes...
77 Washington, George Thomson, Charles Address to Charles Thomson, 14 April 1789 1789-04-14 Sir, I have been long accustomed to entertain so great a respect for the opinion of my fellow...
78 Biddle, Clement Washington, George To George Washington from Clement Biddle, 13 April 1789 1789-04-13 Inclosed is Invoice of the Buckwheat shipped by the Sloop Charming Polly Capt. Ellwood who sails...
79 Washington, George Moncrief, Archibald From George Washington to Archibald Moncrief, 13 April … 1789-04-13 I have in my possession a bill of Exchange f[or] 333 24/72 Dollars drawn upon you by Mr Donald of...
80 Washington, George Brodhead, Daniel From George Washington to Daniel Brodhead, 12 April … 1789-04-12 Your letter of the 4th instant came duly to hand—It would be an arduous, if not an impracticable,...
81 McHenry, James Washington, George To George Washington from James McHenry, 12 April 1789 1789-04-12 I have the honor to inclose you, in conformity with the desire of a committee of citizens of this...
82 Washington, George Dandridge, John From George Washington to John Dandridge, 11 April 1789 1789-04-11 I have duly received your letter of the 2d Instt—and in replying to it, again assure you, with...
83 Washington, George Marshall, John From George Washington to John Marshall, 11 April 1789 1789-04-11 I have duly received your letter of the 8 Instt —From a bad memory, I can recollect nothing of...
84 Washington, George Crèvecoeur, Michel-Guillaume St. Jean de From George Washington to Crèvecoeur, 10 April 1789 1789-04-10 I had the honor to receive, by the last post, your very polite letter; and must beg you to accept...
85 Hopkins, John Washington, George To George Washington from John Hopkins, 10 April 1789 1789-04-10 Having been the Loan Officer of the United States in the State of Virginia since the Year 1780,...
86 Washington, George Knox, Henry From George Washington to Henry Knox, 10 April 1789 1789-04-10 The cloth & Buttons which accompanied your favor of the 30th Ult., came safe by Colo. Hanson; and...
87 Forman, Ezekiel Washington, George To George Washington from Ezekiel Forman, 9 April 1789 1789-04-09 Altho’ my time during the late War was much employed in the business of it, I have no confidence...
88 Biddle, Clement Washington, George To George Washington from Clement Biddle, 8 April 1789 1789-04-08 On rect of your last favr, I immediately bespoke the livery Lace which is manufactured here...
89 Gray, Vincent Washington, George To George Washington from Vincent Gray, 8 April 1789 1789-04-08 From a report, I have understood, that you wanted in your Family a Steward, or rather wood want...
90 Washington, George Hinsdale, Daniel From George Washington to Daniel Hinsdale, 8 April 1789 1789-04-08 I have received you[r] letter of the 23d Ulto accompanied with the Cloth whh the Directors of the...
91 Marshall, John Washington, George To George Washington from John Marshall, 8 April 1789 … 1789-04-08 Letter not found: from John Marshall, 8 April 1789. On 11 April GW wrote to Marshall: “I have...
92 Washington, George Curson, Richard From George Washington to Richard Curson, 7 April 1789 1789-04-07 I have just received a letter from Mr Shotwell of New York, surviving partner of the House of...
93 Washington, George Shotwell, William From George Washington to William Shotwell, 7 April … 1789-04-07 To promise what one does not perform is at all times wrong but in the delay of the Grass-seeds...
94 Boudinot, Elias Washington, George To George Washington from Elias Boudinot, 6 April 1789 1789-04-06 I do most sincerely & affectionately congratulate my Country, on the unanimous election of your...
95 Washington, George Brown, John From George Washington to John Brown, 6 April 1789 1789-04-06 I would thank you for informing me, when it is convenient to you, whether a Deed of Conveyance...
96 Clarkson, Levinus Washington, George To George Washington from Levinus Clarkson, 6 April … 1789-04-06 Should your Excey find by a mature investigation of the subscriber character, during the late...
97 Washington, George Dunlop, James From George Washington to James Dunlop, 6 April 1789 1789-04-06 Your letter of the 3d has been duly received—The Bond of Messrs Montgomerie, Willson, Stewart &ca...
98 Washington, George Fairfax, Bryan From George Washington to Bryan Fairfax, 6 April 1789 1789-04-06 Sometime ago Mr Muse informed me by letter—that he expected an order for the delivery to him of...
99 Langdon, John Washington, George To George Washington from John Langdon, 6 April 1789 1789-04-06 I have the honor to transmit to your Excellency the information of your unanimous election to the...
100 Lee, Richard Henry Washington, George To George Washington from Richard Henry Lee, 6 April … 1789-04-06 On the Sunday sennight after leaving Mount Vernon I arrived here, where to my surprise I found...