61To George Washington from Jonathan Trumbull, Jr., 28 October 1788 (Washington Papers)
Nothing worthy of your notice having fallen in my Way to communicate, since the receipt of your very esteemed favor of the 20th July—I have forbore to trouble you with my acknowlegments therefor until this time. I can now inform—That the Genl Assembly of this State has lately been in session for a few Days. After passing some resolves for organizing the Congress under the new Constitution, &...
62To George Washington from Charles Lee, 29 October 1788 (Washington Papers)
For a few days past the Assembly has been engaged upon the subject of the federal constitution: The house of delegates in committee has come to several resolutions with respect to putting it into operation. One of them distributes the commonwealth into ten districts each of which is to choose a representative in Congress, and another appoints that there shall be twelve districts each of which...
63To George Washington from John Woddrop, 29 October 1788 (Washington Papers)
Since the 28th of November, the last year, think I did myself the honour for to write to your Excellency; by different opportunitys of some of the Glasgow Ships: bound to the State of Virginia. And the letters, went under cover to John Buckley, Esquire, Clerk to the house of Delegates, in Virginia. I do refer your Excellency, to these letters, and also, I do beg leave for to refer, the Honb....
64From George Washington to William Irvine, 31 October 1788 (Washington Papers)
The letter with which you favored me—dated the 6th instt enclosing a sketch of the Waters near the line which seperates your State from that of New York came duly to hand and for which I offer you my acknowledgments and thanks. The extensive inland Navigation with which this Country abounds, and the easy communications which many of them afford with the amazing Territory to the westward of us,...
65To George Washington from Battaile Muse, 1 November 1788 (Washington Papers)
If my waggone Comes to this Place Next Friday—or before, as I have directed—I Shall waite on you For Colo. Fairfaxes Desk and Papers—I have no order for them—the Executors said it was not Necessary—as my Power of attorney was Sufficient To Call for them —If you think it Necessary To List the Papers I Shall be Glad it Could be done before I Come down—Should any accident Prevent my going To...
66To George Washington from William Pierce, 1 November 1788 (Washington Papers)
As the time is appointed for the operation of our new Government, and as the attention of every one is turned towards you as President, I hope it will not be considered as premature and improper to solicit your notice in the appointment of a Collector for the Port of Savannah. I feel myself adequate to the faithful discharge of that Office, and having established my principal interest here, I...
67To George Washington from Philemon Downes, 3 November 1788 (Washington Papers)
Caroline County, Eastern shore of Maryland Sir, 3 November 1788 When a man have lived beyond what may be called the Middle Stage of Life, partly as a Recluse, and being defrauded of his Living at that Stage; lays a Stranger under Manifest imbarisments in making his Applications to those whom he may hope for employment to Precure bread for a Distressed Wife and Children; Such is the unhappy...
68To George Washington from David Griffith, 3 November 1788 (Washington Papers)
Being much in want of Money to furnish my family with the necessary Winter clothing, my Son waits on you for your Pewrent (£5) which was due the 1st day of August last. With respectful compliments to Mrs Washington, I am, Dr Sir, Your most huble Servt ALS , DLC:GW . David Griffith (1742–1789) was rector of Christ Church, Alexandria, from 1780 until his death. After a brief medical career in...
69To George Washington from David Stuart, 3 November 1788 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from David Stuart, 3 Nov. 1788. On 10 Nov. GW wrote to Stuart : “Your letter of the 3d came duly to hand.”
70To George Washington from William Duer, 4 November 1788 (Washington Papers)
Mr Warville who will do me Favor of presenting this Letter, has been particularly introduced to Colo. Wadsworth, Colo. Hamilton, and myself, by our Freinds in France, as a Gentleman truly attach’d to the Interests of this Country, and capable, from his Talents, of making such a Representation of our present State, and future Prospects, as may Efface the unfavorable Impressions, which the...