1From George Washington to John Page, 23 September 1795 (Washington Papers)
You, probably, are better acquainted with the writer of the enclosed letter than I am I therefore take the liberty of giving you the trouble of forwarding, or returning my letter to him, according to the idea you may entertain of the abilities of the Gentleman to comply with the terms I offer the Land on—left open for your perusal. I have also had proposals to rent it—pray what ought I to ask?...
2From George Washington to John Page, 30 January 1796 (Washington Papers)
Retaining but an imperfect recollection of the facts that influenced the decision on Mr Guenets petition, I desired the Secretary of State to make particular enquiry into the nature of his case (of the district Judge & others) & report specially to me on the occasion. Enclosed is the result, which I give you the perusal of as a proof of his want of candour, and that every favor consistent with...
3From George Washington to John Page, 23 July 1794 (Washington Papers)
Not knowing how, with certainty, to get the enclosed letter safely to its address, I have taken the liberty of putting it under cover to you, as the Gentlemen lives, I am told, in the County you do. I hope you have recovered your health perfectly, & that Mrs Page & your family are well. With very great esteem & regard I am—Dear Sir Your Obedt Hble Servt ALS , PHi : Dreer Collection. GW likely...
4From Thomas Jefferson to John Page, 12 January 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter with several others was put into my hands just as company was coming in to dinner yesterday, and it was not till late in the evening that I was free to open them, or I should not have deferred the answer till this morning.—I will certainly join you in the note you desire, but at the same time must ingenuously say that were the payment to fall on me, it would be impossible for me to...