1From George Washington to Maria I of Portugal, 17 February 1797 (Washington Papers)
Desirous of continuing a friendly and useful intercourse between the subjects of your Majesty and the Citizens of these States, and the proofs of our good will and consideration towards your Majesty, I have named John Quincy Adams, one of our distinguished citizens, Minister Plenipotentiary for the United States of America near your Majesty. He knows the interests we take, and shall ever take,...
2From George Washington to Maria I of Portugal, 11 March 1794 (Washington Papers)
It was with the most sincere pleasure, that I was informed by your Majesty’s highly-esteemed letter, of the addition made to your domestic happiness, and to the joy of your Kingdom, by the birth of the Princess of Beira. This event, so interesting in itself, is heightened by the favorable escape of the Princess of Brazil, from the danger attached to it. Your Majesty has a full claim upon the...
3From George Washington to Maria I of Portugal, 21 February 1791 (Washington Papers)
Desirous to promote a friendly and useful Intercourse between the Subjects of your Majesty and the Citizens of these States, and to give Proofs of our Goodwill and Consideration towards your Majesty, I have named David Humphreys, one of our distinguished Citizens, Minister Resident for the United States of America near your Majesty. He knows the Interest we take and shall ever take in your...