21To George Washington from Robert Lewis, 10 January 1791 (Washington Papers)
In requesting your attention to a subject of the greatest importance to Myself, and in begging your permission to communicate it with freedom and confidence, I trust I shall not trespass on the respect which your goodness toward me has deeply impressed on My Mind. My opinions of happiness, and the inclinations of My heart have determined Me to change my situation in life—with a view to this...
22To George Washington from Robert Lewis, 28 March 1789 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 26th Instant came duly to hand —the inclosed was dispatched instantly to Mr Fitzhugh—who I expect has answered it before this, as he proposed writing by the stage—Your caution with regard to my getting in readiness I can assure you, I have been guarded against—as I am prepared to accompany my Mother and Mrs Willis on Thursday or Friday next from this to Mount Vernon where I...
23To George Washington from Robert Lewis, 18 March 1789 (Washington Papers)
We received yours of the 15th instant, and are happy to here that all your family are well. I shall ever consider myself under a thousand obligations for the proffered post, and think the confinement you speak off rather a pleasure, and hope from my assiduous attention to merit that station. I wrote my aunt the proposals you had made, and, at the same time, my readiness to accompany her at a...