1From George Washington to Roman Catholics in America, c.15 March 1790 (Washington Papers)
United States of America [New York] Gentlemen, [ c.15 March 1790 ] While I now receive with much satisfaction your congratulations on my being called, by an unanimous vote, to the first station in my Country; I cannot but duly notice your politeness in offering an apology for the unavoidable delay. As that delay has given you an opportunity of realizing, instead of anticipating, the benefits...