1To George Washington from Ann Bingham, 28 November 1783 (Washington Papers)
When Mrs Bingham did herself the honor of writing a Note to General Washington, it was not the least of her views to be the object of his Excellency’s Politeness, but failing in this, She is uncertain what degree of Respect may be due to the donor of the Seal, or the Commission Captain Bingham received from him; however that be, Shou’d be glad the right Owner had it. NjHi .
2To George Washington from Ann Bingham, 26 November 1783 (Washington Papers)
Captain Charles Bingham of the 105th Regimt Volrs of Ireland in the British Service, my Husband, being in Ireland last Winter, was requested by a respectable Personage there to avail himself of the honor of Conveying and presenting to your Excellency a curious Seal, of Singular devices, expressive of the Glory you acquired in the American contest. Upon his, Capt. Bingham’s, arrival here he...