Title: From George Washington to William Pearce, 26 August 1793
From: Washington, George
To: Pearce, William

Sir,
Philadelphia Augt 26th 1793

I intended to have written to you somewhat sooner, but business of a public nature & pressing, prevented it until now.
Although I have conviction in my own mind, that a hundred guineas pr annum is more than my Mount Vernon Estate will enable me to give the Superintendent of it; yet, the satisfaction (when one is at a considerable distance from property they possess, under circumstances which does not allow much thought thereon) of having a person in whom confidence can be placed as a Manager, is such, as to dispose me to allow you that sum; provided other matters can be adjusted to the mutual convenience, and satisfaction of both parties.
As you were about to depart in the Stage when I saw you (and which I knew could not wait) I did not go so much into detail as was necessary to place an agreement upon a basis to avoid misconception, and unpleasant disputes thereafter: and besides, altho’ you would be upon standing wages, which, in the opinion of some would make it immaterial (these being paid) what sort of an estate you Overlooked; yet, my opinion of a sensible and discreet man is, that before he would finally engage, he would view the estate himself, and decide from that view, whether it possessed such advantages as would enable him to acquire honor as well as profit from the management thereof; Whether he could make it profitable to his Employer from its local situation; from the nature of its soil, and means of improving it; the plans proposed; or the condition in which it might appear to him. Whether the part of the Country, the accomodations, the Water, &ca were to his liking; with other considerations which will admit no evidence equal to that of one’s own observation, to decide ultimately on what to resolve.
Having stated a fact, & given my ideas of what I suppose would be most agreeable for you to do, I shall add, that if nothing more than I foresee at present should happen, I expect to be at Mount Vernon about the 20th of next month, for a stay of 8 or 10 days. If then you are disposed to undertake my business, & wish to see the nature of it, and the present state of it; I should be glad to see you there about that time, when every necessary arrangement may be made if we should finally agree.

From Baltimore to Mount Vernon by the way of the Federal City, George Town, and Alexandria, is 59 measured Miles: and from Annapolis to the same place, crossing Potomac at Alexandria, is 45 Miles; but it might be reduced to less than 40 if there was a ferry opposite to my house. From Baltimore to Alexandria (through the above places) the regular Stages pass; and set out every Monday, Wednesday, and friday from the former, reaching the latter the same day; from whence a horse could be hired without difficulty, I believe, to carry you to my house, distant 9 miles. I mention these things for your information, in case you shoud determine to go there.
If you resolve to meet me at Mount Vernon, give me notice thereof immediately; and if business or any other cause should render it impracticable for me to be there, at the time, I will inform you, so as to prevent your setting out.
I informed you at our meeting, that I had eight or ten Negro Carpenters under the care of a worthless white man, whom I had forborn to turn away on account of the peculiar circumstances attending his family; But I suffer so much from his negligence; by his bad qualities; and bad examples; that I find it indispensably necessary to get some other workman to supply his place. If it should be your lot to superintend my Affairs your own ease, as well as my interest, would induce you to look out for a successor to him, against New Years day; if not, and you could recommend a proper character for this business, it would be rendering me an acceptable Service to do it. I am Sir Your Hble Servt

Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, 27 August 1793
From: Washington, George
To: Hamilton, Alexander

⟨D⟩ear Sir,
Philada Augt 27th 1793.

You would oblige me by draughting an answer to the enclosed Address from Richmond (Virginia). If you can, conveniently do it, to go by the Post of tomorrow, it would be wished; if not, it will do very well against Friday’s Post.
If you are not engaged & will take dinner with me to day I should be glad of your Company—Govr Blount & Genl Pickens will be here. Yours always & sincerely

Go: Washington


Title: Henry Knox to Tobias Lear, 27 August 1793
From: Knox, Henry
To: Lear, Tobias

Dear Sir.
[Philadelphia] August 27. 1793.

Please to inform the President of the United States, that it is understood, that David Allison is not the Secretary of Governor Blount, but that he has been occasionally employed by him.
That in all the money transactions, or payments, in which Mr Allison has been employed, he has settled his accounts to the entire satisfaction of the Accountant.
And that he has now given bonds for the faithful discharge of the trust reposed in him, to the amount of eighty thousand dollars. Yours sincerely

H. Knox secy of war


Title: To George Washington from Henry Knox, 27 August 1793
From: Knox, Henry
To: Washington, George

Sir.
War Department. 27th August 1793

I have the honor to submit, the draft of a letter to his Excellency the Governor of the State of Delaware; and also, a letter just received from James Brice, President of the Council of Maryland, dated August 23d 1793. I am, Sir, Most respectfully, Your very humble Servt

H. Knox


Title: To George Washington from Thomas Jefferson, 28 August 1793
From: Jefferson, Thomas
To: Washington, George

[Philadelphia] Aug. 28. 1793.

Th: Jefferson with his respects to the President incloses him the draught of a letter to the Attorney General on the case of Wilson & others of Alexandria, which will explain his views of the best way proceeding in that case.


Title: Henry Knox to Tobias Lear, 28 August 1793
From: Knox, Henry
To: Lear, Tobias

Dear Sir.
[Philadelphia] August 28th 1793

Please to submit to the President of the United States, a letter from Mr Harrison district attorney of New York, and also the draft of a letter thereon to Governor Clinton—The draft of a letter to Governor Moultrie is also submitted. I am—Dear Sir—Your’s sincerely—

H. Knox


Title: Tobias Lear to Henry Knox, 28 August 1793
From: Lear, Tobias
To: Knox, Henry

[Philadelphia] 28 August 1793

By the President’s command T. Lear has the honor to return to the Secretary of War the enclosed letter & papers from the District Attorney of New York⟨.⟩ and the draught of a letter consequent thereof to Governor Clinton. And to inform the Secretary that the President thinks the letter proposed to be written to Governor Clinton a proper one for the Occasion; yet as it is the first of the kind which it has been found necessary to write—and may be considered as a precedent, he wishes the matter to be laid before the Heads of the Departments and the Attorney General for their serious consideration and opinion and desires that you will accordingly lay it before them. The letter for Governor Moultrie meets the President’s ideas.

Tobias Lear.


Title: From George Washington to James McHenry, 28 August 1793
From: Washington, George
To: McHenry, James

(Private) Dear Sir,
Philadelphia August 28th 1793

I have been favored with your letter of the 11th of this month, and thank you very cordially for the information contained in it. I have also received your letter of the 9th instant, recommending Mr J. H. Purviance to fill the Office of Surveyor of the Port of Baltimore. And altho’ you know it is not my custom to answer letters of this description; yet on the present occasion I have thought it proper to observe to you, that, knowing the very decided part which this Gentleman’s father took in our Revolution—his perseverence in the Cause—the services rendered by him to our Country—and the disagreeable situation in which he left a worthy family, I felt a strong inclinaton to have served Mr Purviance in the present instance on these Accounts—as well as on Account of his own merits and qualifications, which, from the testimonials produced, are undoubtedly great; but as the

several Offices in the Revenue Department in our large Ports were intended in a great measure, as a check on each other—and one of these Offices in Baltimore already filled by an Uncle of this Gentleman, I concluded, upon the fullest consideration of the subject, that the Appointment of Mr J. H. Purviance to the Office of Surveyor of Baltimore might possibly give rise to insinuations not very favourable to the Gentlemen themselves or the Government, Altho’ I am fully persuaded that in the case alluded to no collusion would ever happen.
The Office of Collector of Annapolis will require a new Appointment as soon as a person properly qualified can be found to accept it. Capt. Kilty was strongly recommended for the Office of Surveyor of Baltimore, but that place being filled by another, I informed Colo. Howard, who had written to me in behalf of Captn Kilty, that if he would accept the Office of Collector of Annapolis, I would appoint him thereto; and mentioned, that in case Capt. Kilty should decline the Office, then I should wish to appoint Mr J. H. Purviance thereto, provided his friends thought it would be an object worth his Attention. With very great regard I am Dear Sir Your Affectionate & Obedt Servt

Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to William Moultrie, 28 August 1793
From: Washington, George
To: Moultrie, William

Dear Sir,
Philadelphia 28th August 1793.

I have received your letter of the 11th of the last month.
Having conceived an opinion highly favourable to General Pickens, I invited him to repair to this City in order that I might obtain from him such facts & information as would be essential to an offensive Expedition against the refractory part of the Creek nation, whenever Congress should decide that measure to be proper & necessary. The Constitution vests the power of declaring War with Congress, therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated upon the subject, and authorised such a measure.
It is essential (which is communicated to you in confidence) that under the present circumstances it is not improbable but that an offensive Creek War might bring on a war with an European power, whose possessions are in the neighbourhood of the Creeks.
From recent information from Mr Seagrove it would appear that a considerable portion of the Creeks, particularly the upper Creeks, were determined to make satisfaction for the injuries which have been done by that nation, but the bea⟨rers⟩ of this message were killed by a party of Militia, the consequences of which, time will develope.
I have had just reason to be satisfied with the informaion of Genl Pickens, and if the time shall arrive when an Expedition shall be directed, I shall be greatly gratified by his taking an eminent part therein. I have the honor to be, with respect & esteem, Dear Sir, Your Obedt Servt

Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to the Citizens of Richmond, Virginia, 28 August 1793
From: Washington, George
To: Citizens of Richmond, Virginia

Fellow Citizens,
[Philadelphia, c.28 August 1793]

Among the numerous expressions of the public sense, in favor of the measures which have been adopted for the observance of neutrality in the present war of Europe, none is more grateful to me, than that of the Inhabitants of Richmond & its vicinity. The manner in which it is conveyed, lays claim to my affectionate acknowledgements.
In recollecting the anticipations wch were entertained of a pacific policy, as most consonant with the situation of the United States & the genius of our Government, it is a pleasing reflection, that when the occasion for exemplyfying it occurs, sentiments corresponding with it appear to pervade every part of the community. This steadiness of views, highly honorable to the national character, is well calculated to support, in the administration of our affairs, a spirit constantly favorable to the great object of peace.
And tho’ the best and sincerest endeavours to this end, may sometimes prove ineffectual; yet it will always be a source of consolation & encouragement, that the calamities of war, if at any time they shall be experienced, have been unsought & unprovoked. Every good citizen will then meet events with that firmness

& perseverance which naturally accompany the consciousness of a good cause, the conviction that there is no ground for self-reproach.
True to our duties and interests as Americans—firm to our purpose as lovers of peace—let us unite our fervent prayers to the great ruler of the Universe, that the justice & moderation of all concerned may permit us to continue in the uninterrupted enjoyment of a blessing, which we so greatly prize, & of which we ardently wish them a speedy & permanent participation.

Go. Washington.


Title: From George Washington to the Commissioners for the District of Columbia, 29 August 1793
From: Washington, George
To: Commissioners for the District of Columbia

Gentlemen,
Philadelphia 29th Augt 1793.

I enclose you an Estimate of the cost of the Capitol for the Federal City upon Mr Hallet’s plan calculated in the Philada prices by Mr Carstairs, one of the architects brought forward by Dr Thornton on the late occasion of discussing the objections offered to his plan. Altho’ it may not be proper to rely entirely upon this Estimate; yet it will probably be found a very useful document in going on with the work.
In contemplating characters suitable to inspect your accounts, agreeably to your request, I have thought of appointing Captn Conway, of Alexandria, and Major John Ross, of Bladensburg—they having struck me as Gentlemen very competent to the business in every respect, & believing them to be as little interested in the objects for which the expenditures have been made, as any proper characters in that quarter would be likely to be. on the latter point, however, you are better able to judge than I am, & will let me know if any objection could arise on that head:

and in case there should be none, I will let those Gentlemen know my wishes for them to under take the business, as soon as I hear from you.
In the mean time it may be well for you to inform me how long it will probably take to examine the accounts; & whether it would be best to have it done during your meeting, or at any other time, that I may let the Gentlemen know these circumstances, upon which perhaps will depend their accepting or declining the appointment; and also whether, as the business is of a public nature, it would be expected that compensation should be made for the time or trouble of executing it.
Query—In what manner would it be proper to state the accounts with the States of Virginia & Maryland, they having advanced monies which have not been all expended on the objects for which they were appropriated?
I propose, if the situation of public business will permit, to leave this place for Mount Vernon about the 14th of next month. With very great regard, I am Gentlemen, Your mo: obedt Servt

Go. Washington


Title: To George Washington from Thomas Fielder, 29 August 1793
From: Fielder, Thomas
To: Washington, George

Honorable sir
Kensington 29th Augt 1793

Your favor of Twenty Dollars on Loan I recieve with gratitude, I regreted much that though I kept my appointment with Mr Henry Sheaf my utmost exertions were not sufficient to be in time to explain to your Excellency how far the utility of my Machine for improving Agriculture extends, the experience of which has only been obtain’d by my accurately observing on its operations, as I understand by Mr Powell that you intend me the Honor of making one for your Estate, if admissable to favor me with an opportunity of being farther explanatory it will be duly acknowledg’d by Honble sir yr much Oblig’d & Most Obedt

Thos Fielder


Title: To George Washington from Henry Knox, 29 August 1793
From: Knox, Henry
To: Washington, George

Sir
War department August 29th 1793

I have the honor to submit a letter from the Governor of Georgia containing some proceedings of a General Council of War of

the Militia of that State. I have the honor to be with the highest respect Your obedient Servant

H. Knox


Title: To George Washington from Thomas Whitehead, 29 August 1793
From: Whitehead, Thomas
To: Washington, George

August Sir
Granville near Annapolis Royal Nova Scotia Aug. 29th 1793

Being sensible from the nature of true greatness & goodness, that the greatest & best of men was never unwilling to accept a tribute of respect from the least of their Friends, gives me tacit leave, to address myself Great Sir, to the most illustrious character, the Annals of Fame can glory of—altho there is nothing that relates to me or mine—worthy the notice of so august Personage, yet I presume my simple narrative will not be displeasing.
I am a native of the state of New york, and as such had (during the struggle for American Liberty) a peculiar regard for the wellbeing of my Country—her cause I espoused, in her cause I bled & bled profusely & freely—throug the well directing providence of GOD, after a Bloody war, a happy, advantageous peace took

place August Sir, according to the desire of your heart & power of your Arms, for which may the Almighty arbitor of war & peace for ever be adored.
 In 1788 I trust by the direction of Heaven—& by the advice of my Brethern & Friends of the Methodest connexion I sail’d from New york to Nova scotia, to Preach the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ—sometime since I enter’d into the domestic Life—on the 14th April 1792 my wife was deliver’d of a Son & daughter, which we were unhappy enough to loose in a short time—on 14th Apr. 1793 she was delivered of another son & daughter which abundantly compensates the first loss—I have taken the Liberty to name my little son George Washington, not being favourd with Lady Washington’s first nor maiden name I could not name my little daughter as I desired, I believe time itself never heard such another noise about the name of a Child as has been made about mine, but I am happy to say that its confined to that unhappy description of People, who not long since were call’d Tories but now refugees.
I have sometime wish’d to have certain account of America’s young Patron, the unfortunate Marqu⟨is⟩ De Le Fayette.
Since America has gain’d her independence at the Expence of vast Blood & treasure, I pray God to conti⟨nue⟩ the same unto her admidst the confusion of Europe, my Expection⟨s⟩ thereof are sanguine, August Sir, since I read your pe⟨ace⟩full Proclamation & have been enform’d of the neutral disposition of the people U.S.A. in General.
May the best of Heaven’s blessings for ever rest upon you as upon the Father & Prince of his peo⟨ple⟩ and may Lady Washington richly share in the sa⟨me⟩ adundant blessings is the sincere desire & constant Prayer of August Sir your most Humble & most Obedient Servant

Thos. Whitehead


Title: To George Washington from Thomas Jefferson, 30 August 1793
From: Jefferson, Thomas
To: Washington, George

[Philadelphia] Aug. 30. 93.

Th: Jefferson has the honor to inclose to the President a letter received from Mr Maury, Consul at Liverpool, inclosing a copy of the order of the British government for intercepting our commerce in Grain. we shall doubtless receive it authentically & soon from mister Pinckney. in the mean time mister Maury’s information seems sufficient foundation to instruct mister Pinckney provisionally to make proper representations on the subject, and to return an answer by the meeting of Congress. for this however Th: J. will await the pleasure of the President.


Title: To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 30 August 1793
From: Mifflin, Thomas
To: Washington, George

Sir.
Phila. 30th August 1793

Inclosed I have the honor to transmit to you several documents, respecting the Case of the Spry Sloop; which, in consequence of perfect satisfaction being received, that she would not prosecute her equipments as a vessel of war, I have discharged from arrest. I am, with perfect respect, Sir Your most obedt Hble Serv.

Thomas Mifflin


Title: To George Washington from the Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of the New-York Line, 30 August 1793
From: Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of the New-York Line
To: Washington, George

May it please your Excellency,
New-York, August 30, 1793.

THE non-commissioned officers and privates of the New-York line, late American army, beg leave most respectfully, to address your Excellency, on the subject of our sufferings during the late War, and the mode in which they have been repaid—that, having completed the revolution, we retired to private life, to mix with our fellow-citizens, with assurances from your Excellency, that we had served our Country faithfully, and our Country would perform all they had promised—but from the weakness of government at that time, and their resources being conducted by a financier, we were obliged to take due bills for our wages, when our distresses were extreme, and compelled to alienate those due bills in the payment of public taxes, and all private debts, at 2/6 in the pound, and made tributary to our assigns by the funding act in a nett profit of 12/6 in the pound; and also, in the sum of 13,250 dollars annually, for offices of transfer, to accommodate the dealers in our due bills.
That as there remains in the hands of government, a small balance of the wages we so painfully earned, which we conceive may be paid to the original creditor without interfering with any system heretofore adopted and the documents necessary to ascertain the amount of our wages, and the sum government have paid by the funding act, and the balance that remains due, are now in existence.
Therefore, Sir, relying on your wisdom at the head of government, as we did on your ability in the field, with a remembrance of the confidence placed in your honour during our servitude, and at the dissolution of the army, that a country rescued from impending ruin, will not leave the debt of gratitude unpaid, nor so many of our companions worn, by fatigue and hard fighting, to solicit in the eve of life, the cold hand of charity in a country, their valour saved, and as the labours of the gentleman,

Mr⟨.⟩ Madison, seconded by Mr. Jackson, who were disinterested, and induced from principles of justice, in advocating the cause of an Army, who had done and suffered more than any army ever did for the freedom of the human race proved unsuccessful. We solicit your Excellency’s advice and assistance at the next meeting of Congress, to obtain the remnant that remains unpaid on our certificates. And in the mean time, subscribe ourselves with affection and esteem, Your humble servants.
To be presented to Sergeant John Clark.
Signed, &c.


Title: To George Washington from William Pearce, 30 August 1793
From: Pearce, William
To: Washington, George

Sir
Kent County Maryland Augt 30th 1793.

I received your agreeable Letter dated Augt 26th in whh you offer me one hundred Guineas, ⅌ Annum, to Superintend your Mount Vernon Estate, providid all matters can be adjusted to the mutual convenience, & Satisfaction, of each of us. on those terms I will accept the Superintendency of Mount Vernon—and am well pleased at your proposition of meeting you at the place, which I will do, at the time appointed by you, should my Health permit.
I return you my sincere Thanks for your Information respecting the Stages—and am Sir yr most obt & hume Servt

William Pearce.


Title: To George Washington from John Samuel Sherburne, 30 August 1793
From: Sherburne, John Samuel
To: Washington, George

sir
Portsmouth New Hampshire August 30, 1793

As other avocations will not longer admit of my acting as attorney of the United States for this district, I must beg leave to request you to consider this, as my resignation of that office, and at the same time to assure you, that altho’, the exercise of it, has been attended with some professional inconveniences I esteem myself amply compensated by the honor of having held a commission signed by your hand. I think it my duty further to inform you that the situation of the public business in this district will require the appointment of a person to this office previous to the sitting of the next circuit Court, as an indictment for a capital offence is there pending, which must then fail without an appearance in behalf of the States. With the most perfect consideration I have the honor to be sir Your Most obedient, & obliged hume servt

John Saml Sherburne


Title: To George Washington from James B. M. Adair, 31 August 1793
From: Adair, James B. M.
To: Washington, George

Sir,
New york August 31st 1793.

I take the liberty to inclose to your Excellency, a letter, which was entrusted to my care by Sir Edward Newenham of Dublin, who desired me to deliver it in person, an honour which I should

certainly have done myself, had I not been detained in this part of the Country by business, & by the contagious fever, which, I am extremely sorry to find, prevails at Philadelphia. As I am thus under a necessity of deferring my journey to the Southern States, and consequently the honour and happiness of paying my duty to your Excellency, I have thought it adviseable to transmit Sir Edward’s letter to Philadelphia. I hope this will prove a sufficient Apology for the liberty I have taken, of addressing your Excellency on the present occasion.
On my arrival from London, the day before yesterday, I took the liberty to inclose to the Secretary of State a few of the latest London Newspapers, addressed, Sir, to you, and by the days Coach I have the honour to transmit a few of the Magazines & Reviews of the two last months. and at the same time a packet from Sir John Sinclair, who has commissioned me to make, and transmit to him the result of enquiries respecting the present State of the Agriculture in the United States.
May I hope that Your Excellency will pardon the freedom I have used, of intruding on your time, successfully employed in promoting the happiness of a grateful people, and that I may be permitted to subscribe myself, with the highest veneration Sir Your Excellency’s most devoted And obedient Servant

James M. Adair M.D.


Title: To George Washington from Burgess Ball, 31 August 1793
From: Ball, Burgess
To: Washington, George

Dear sir,
Mount Vernon—31st Aug: 93.

On our way to Loudon &c. we arrived here today—Everythg abt here, from the late rains, seem to look smiling, and from what I’ve seen as I rode along, you’re not suffer’d for rain anythg like so much as abt Fredericksbg.

I have brot with me two Bush: of Early Wheat, and wish I cou’d have brot for you much more, for ’tho a good deal may be got in Fredericksbg, no opportys offer to this part of the Country, except by the Stage.
 From the Accot I’ve had of this wheat, it has this Year turn’d out a great Increase, & free from the Rott or Rust, whilst the common kind, on the same Land, has turn’d out little or nothg. We shall proceed for Loudon & Berkley on Sunday, as I am myself very unwell (havg been very sick with the Ague &c.) & hope to gain strength by travelling. ’Tho I’m satisfyed Politics must, to you, be troublesome, yet I can’t help touchg upon them—The Conduct of Genet has lately been the general Topic, and among all with whom I’ve been, he is very much censured, whilst the part you’ve persued has been as much applauded—There will in all Governments be disconte[nt]ed, mischievous, wicked men, and, as we know there are many, who even endeavour to ridicule our Creator & Redeemer, it cannot be expected that the best of men can remain free from their attempts. I hope you’ll excuse this liberty. I mentd to Mrs Lewis &c. that, from your last Letter, ⟨I⟩ conciev’d you wou’d be able to pay so little attention to your Int. here, that you wou’d endeavour to get a man perfectly qualifyed to manage for you, and they said they thot it was the best way, so that no kind of disappointmt, or injury to any of their feelings, have taken place. I hope you have got a Person to take Charge agreeable to your Wishes.
Fanny & Childn are hearty & join in best respects to Mrs Washington. & I am, Dr sir, yr Affect. Hble servt

B: Ball


Title: From George Washington to Gouverneur Morris, 1 September 1793
From: Washington, George
To: Morris, Gouverneur

            Dear sir,
            Philadelphia Septr 1st 1793

          This letter will be presented to you by Mr Lear, whom I beg leave (if he should go to
            France) to recommend to your civilities. He is a person
            who possesses my entire friendship & confidence; and will not be found unworthy of
            your acquaintance, as he will have it in his power to give you an acct, which you may
            rely on, of the true Situation of things in this Country.
          Mercantile pursuits have induced him to leave my family; by these he is carried to
            Europe for a short stay, only. I shall not repeat to you
            the sincere esteem & regard with which I am Dear Sir Your sincere friend and affecte
            Servt

            Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to Thomas Pinckney, 1 September 1793
From: Washington, George
To: Pinckney, Thomas

            Dear Sir,
            Philadelphia Septr 1st 1793

          Notwithstanding Mr Lear is already known to you, I cannot suffer him to depart without
            this letter of introduction to your civilities, whilst he may remain in London.
          He is a person whose conduct has entitled him to my warmest friendship & regard—and
            one from whom you may obtain the best oral information of the real state of matters in
            this Country.
          Mercantile pursuits with draws him from my family, and carries him to Europe for the
            purpose of facilitating the measure he has adopted, for his future walk.

          Present, if you please, my respects to Mrs Pinckney; and be assured of the sincere
            esteem & regard with which I am ⟨Dear Sir Your Obedt & Hble Ser.

            Go: Washington⟩


Title: From George Washington to William Short, 1 September 1793
From: Washington, George
To: Short, William

            Sir,
            Philadelphia Septr 1st 1793.

          If this letter should reach your hands, it will be presented by Mr Lear, a Gentleman
            who has lived with me more than Seven years—The last four of which as my Secretary.
          He is now withdrawing himself from this Office; having engaged in a mercantile scheme;
            which, for a short stay, takes him to Europe—His conduct during the period he has
            resided in my family, has been so uniformly good as to entitle him to my affectionate
            regard, and is my apology for recommending him to your civilities, in case he should
            fall in your way, during his absence from this Country. From none wd you be able to
            obtain oral information more to be relied on, of the situation of affairs in this
            Country. With esteem & regard I am—Sir Your Obedt Hble Servt

            Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to Nicholas Van Staphorst, 1 September 1793
From: Washington, George
To: Van Staphorst, Nicholas

            Sir,
            Philadelphia Sept. 1st 1793

          I have the pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 2d of may, giving
            me information of the steps you had taken respecting the bill of Exchange which I
            remitted to you in January last. Your attention to this
            business merits and receives my best thanks.
          This letter will be put into your hands by Mr Tobias Lear, a Gentleman who has been my
            Secretary, and a member of my
            family for seven years last past—He has been making
            arrangements for forming an extensive commercial establishment at the Federal City on
            the River Potomak, and now goes to Europe for the purpose of taking measures th⟨ere⟩ to
            carry his plan into effect—His uniform good conduct
            having entitled him to my highest esteem & regard must be my apology for taking the
            liberty of introducing him to your civilities while he shall remain in Holland. I have
            the honor to be Sir Your Most Obedt Hble Ser.

            Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to Arthur Young, 1 September 1793
From: Washington, George
To: Young, Arthur

            Sir,
            Philadelphia Septr 1st 1793.

          Instead of commencing this letter with an apology for suffering your favor of the 17th
            of last Jany to remain so long unacknowledged, I will refer you to the bearer, who is
            perfectly acquainted with my situation, for the reason why it has done so.
          The bearer Sir, is Mr Lear, a gentleman who has been a member of my family seven years;
            and, until the present moment, my Secretary—consequently cannot, as I have observed
            before, be unknowing to the nature, & pressure of the business in which I am
            continually involved.
          As a proof, however, that I have not been altogether inattentive to your commands, I
            enclose the result of Mr Peters’s answer to some enquiries of yours; and the copy also
            of a letter from Mr Jefferson to whom I had propounded, for solution, other queries
            contained in your letter of the above date. The documents
            I send, have the signature of these gentlemen annexed to them, but for your satisfaction
            only. Mr Peters is, as you will perceive by a vein in his letter, a man of humour. He is
            a theorist, and admitted one of the best practical farmers in this part of the State of Pennsylvania.
          But, as it is not so much what the soil of this Country actually produces, as what it
            is capable of producing by skilful management that I conceive to be the object of your
            enquiry, & to know whether this produce would meet a ready Market & good prices.
            What the nature of the Climate in general, is. The temperature thereof in the different
            States. The quality & prices of the lands, with the improvements thereon, in various
            parts of the Union. The prospects which are unfolding in each &ca &ca. I can do
            no better than refer you to the Oral information of the bearer, who is a person of
            intelligence; & pretty well acquainted with the States from New Hampshire
            (inclusive) to Virginia; and one in whom you may, as I do, place entire confidence in
            all he shall relate of his own knowledge, & believe what is given from information,
            as it will be handed with caution.
          Mr Lear has been making arrangements for forming an extensive commercial establishment
            at the Federal City on the River Potomac; and now goes to Europe for the purpose of
            taking measures, there, to carry his plan into effect. I persuade myself that any
            information you can give him, respecting the Manufactures of Great Britain, will be
            gratefully received; and as I have a particular
            friendship for him, I shall consider any civilities shewn him by you, as a mark of your
            politeness to Sir Your Most Obedient & Very Hble Servt

            Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from George Clinton, 2 September 1793
From: Clinton, George
To: Washington, George

              Sir
              NewYork 2 September 1793.

            I transmit for your information, the enclosed papers respecting an event of national
              concern which lately took place on board the Ship of War Jupiter belonging to the
              French Squadron in this harbor, and the measures which were adopted in consequence thereof. The application of the Consul
              General of the French Republic on this occasion, you will readily perceive, placed me
              in a very delicate situation, as a refusal to interfere might under the peculiar
              circumstances of this case not only have been construed into a denial of the aid
              stipulated by the Convention with his Nation but in that view, considering the
              constitutional obligation of treaties on the State Officers, have been considered an
              omission of duty. Thus circumstanced I conceived it
              most adviseable to issue the enclosed requisition to the Officers of the State, in
              which opinion the Attorney of the District for the United States, with whom I
              consulted, concurred. I am sensible that by the Act of
              Congress passed in April 1792 concerning Consuls & Vice Consuls, doubts may be
              entertained whether cases of this kind are not exclusively committed to the District
              Judges and Marshals, but should this construction prevail in its full extent, that
              article of the Convention, in most instances and especially in the present, from the
              remote residence of the District Judge, must become a dead letter. It may be proper to mention that the persons charged with
              desertion were pursued and overtaken in the County of WestChester, from whence they
              have escaped and I have reason to believe have gone out of this State.
            I have neglected to mention in my former communications, that it was not in my power
              to detain the Republican a Prize to the English Frigate Boston agreeably to your
              request, as she had sailed from this harbor previous to my receipt of the Secretary of
              War’s Letter.
            Yesterday the French Privateers Carmagnole and Petit Democrat arrived in this
              Port—and measures shall be immediately taken, in the mode pointed out on such
              occasions, to cause their departure. I have the honor
              to be, with the greatest respect Your most Obedient servant

              Geo: Clinton


Title: Enclosure I: Edmond Genet to George Clinton, 30 August 1793
From: Genet, Edmond Charles
To: Clinton, George

              Monsieur
              New York le 30 Aout 1793l’an 2e de la Republique

            Le General Galbaud, l’aude de Camp Concience, et le Caporal Bonne, se sont evader
              cette nuit a m am armée âu bord du Jupiter. ces hommes
              sont tous deserteurs et à ce titre nous avons le droit de les reclamer⟨.⟩ Je vous prie
              enconsequence Monsieur de vouloir bien faire deliverer des Warrants au Consul de la
              republique pour qu’il soient arretés et condutés a bord d’un des Vaissaus de
              l’Escadre.
            Voici le Signalement de Galbaud. agés de 50 ans, taille de 5
              pied, tête petite figure bléme, visage alongé, l’œuil vif, Sourcils blond nei long,
              bouche grande, front élevé, menton pointu, portant perruque, maigre de Corps, marchant
              trés droit.
            Signalement de l’aude de Camp Concience agé de 20 ans, taille de 5 pieds trois pouce,
              mince de corps, bienfait, petite figure, l’œuil petit et enfoncé, le tient basané, le
              fron⟨t⟩ elevé, le nez ordinaire, bouche moyenne, mento⟨n⟩ ordinaire, cheveux chatains
                noirs.

            Signalement du Caporal Bonne agé de 30 ans environs taille 5 pieds 4 pouce figure
              ronde, nes pointu, yeux petits, cheveux chatains, front court et large, bouche petite,
              le corps gros. Agréés mes respectueux sentiments

              Genet

              P. S. Je crois que ces trois personnes ne parlent pas l’anglais. le Consul de la
                Republique, Monsieur, presentera au Maire de cette Ville le rolle du Jupiter que
                constateront que les personnes que Je reclame faisoient partie de l’equipage de ce
                  Vaissau.

              G.


Title: Enclosure II: George Clinton to Edmond Genet, 30 August 1793
From: Clinton, George
To: Genet, Edmond Charles

              Sir
              New York 30th August 1793

            In consequence of the Request contained in your Letter of equal Date, I have issued
              my Requisition to the Judges & other Officers of this State to
              give all due Aid and Assistance (pursuant to the 9th Article of the Consular
              Convention between our two Nations) for the Search Seizure and Arrest of the Deserters
              (mentioned in your Letter) from the Ship Jupiter belonging to your Republic—It may not be improper however to mention that altho I conceive
              the Exhibition of the Ships Roll as proof sufficient to Justify this Measure in the
              first Instance, yet by the same Article it would appear that a Right is reserved to
              the Party proceeded against to disprove the Fact; should this therefore be done to the
              Satisfaction of the Judge before whom those Persons when apprehended are brought, it
              may then become a Question whether instead of causing them to be confined it will not
              in such Case be his Duty to liberate them. I am
              &c.

              G. C.


Title: From George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, 2 September 1793
From: Washington, George
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Dear Sir,
            Monday Morning 2d Sepr [1793]

          Interwoven in the enclosed Address, are Sentiments as difficult to answer, as it would
            seem odd to pass by unnoticed—believing, as I do, that they are the sentiments of a
            large part of the people of this Country.
          I would thank you for making such alterations in the expression of the draft of an
            answer (enclosed) as in your judgment will make it palatable on all sides, or
            unexceptionable. The bearer will wait, as I wish to return the answer by the Mail of to
              day. Yours always
          Go: Washington

            No matter how rough the answer comes to me, so it can be read.


Title: To George Washington from Thomas Jefferson, 2–4 September 1793
From: Jefferson, Thomas
To: Washington, George

            [2–4 September 1793]

          Th: Jefferson has the honor to inclose to the President his letter of Aug. 7. to mister
            Hammond, which was confined to the special cases of three vessels therein named. the
            object of mister Hammond’s letter of Aug. 30. is to obtain from the government a
            declaration that the principle of those special cases shall be extended to all captures
            made within our waters or by the proscribed vessels, whether before or after the 7th of Aug. & to establish, as a
            general rule, restitution, or compensation. the forming a general rule
            requires great caution. Th: J. in preparing the draught of an answer to mister Hammond,
            has endeavored to establish what he thinks the true grounds on which a general rule
            should be formed. but, if the President approves of it, he would wish to send the
            draught to the Secretaries of the Treasury & war, & Attorney
            Genl for their consideration & amendments, or to meet on the subject, when an answer
            to the latter part of the letter might also be agreed on.


Title: To George Washington from James Lloyd, 2 September 1793
From: Lloyd, James
To: Washington, George

              Sir,
              Chester Town—Kent County Maryland 2d Septr 1793.

            I have the honor of transmitting to you the inclosed resolutions, entered into by the
              Citizens of Kent County, at a very respectable meeting at Chester Town on the 31st of
              August last.
            It gives me the highest satisfaction to believe that the spirit which dictated those
              resolutions pervades every part of the State of Maryland.
            Whilst I am performing the pleasing duty, of communicating the sentiments of my
              fellow Citizens of this County, permit me to add my most fervent wishes for the
              happiness of a Life on which the public safety so much depends. I have the honor to
                be, with the most respectful regard, Sir, Your most humble &
              Obedt Servt

              James Lloyd


Title: To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 2 September 1793
From: Mifflin, Thomas
To: Washington, George

            Sir
            Philade. 2d Sept. 1793

          I have the honor to lay before you, copies of several letters, which I have recd from
            the French Consul, respecting the approach of a very considerable body of armed
            Deserters, from the French Ships of War, now lying at New York and expressing his
            solicitude to obtain the aid of the Militia, in executing a Warrant, which the Chief
            Justice has issued, for apprehending them. With that
            view, as well as to preserve the public peace (obviously at this moment endangered) I
            have given orders (a copy of which is enclosed) for making a draft from the Militia; but being apprehensive, that this arrangement cannot be
            seasonably effected, I request your sanction for calling in the assistance of Capt.
            Sedan’s Company, to act, upon the request of the Civil authority,
            until the Militia are prepared to discharge the duty which the occasion requires. I am, with perfect respect Sir Your most obedt Hble
            Servt

            Thos Mifflin


Title: From George Washington to the New London, Connecticut, Citizens, 2 September 1793
From: Washington, George
To: Citizens of New London, Connecticut

            Fellow Citizens,
            [2 September 1793]

          The motives which have induced a public expression of your sentiments at the present
            juncture, are such as naturally operate upon good Citizens, when points which materially
            concern the happiness of their Country are the subjects of discussion.
          Your approbation of my conduct on the occasion, to which it relates, could not fail to
            give me particular pleasure, and to serve as a support to my confidence in pursuing
            measures which, dictated by official duty, have for object the peace & happiness of
            our common Country.
          Sentiments sincerely friendly to the French Nation, & the most cordial wishes for
            their welfare, unite, I doubt not, all the Citizens of the United States; but it cannot
            be incompatible with these dispositions to give full weight to the great &
            commanding considerations which respect the immediate welfare of our
            own Country.
          Experienced as we have lately been in the calamities of war, it must be the prayer of
            every good Citizen that it may long be averted from our land, and that the blessings
            which a kind providence has bestow’d upon us, may continue uninterrupted.

            Go: Washington


Title: Resolutions from Petersburg, Virginia, Citizens, 2 September 1793
From: Citizens of Petersburg, Virginia
To: Washington, George

            [2 September 1793]

          At a Meeting of a number of respectable Inhabitants of the Town of Petersburg and its Vicinity held at Mr Edwards’s Coffeehouse in the said Town, on
            Saturday the 31st of August 1793 pursuant to public Notice, for that purpose given, to
            take into Consideration the late proclamation of the President of the United States.
          The President’s proclamation being read on Motion made & seconded, Resolved, that a
            Committee be appointed to draw up & propose to the next meeting for their
            Consideration, Certain Resolutions expressive of the sentiments of the Inhabitants of
            this Town, and its Vicinity, respecting the president’s said proclamation declaring the
            neutrality of the States in the present European War, and respecting the Conduct of
            Administration with regard to the powers at War; and The following Gentlemen, viz.
            Joseph Weisiger, Docter Hall, Thomas G. Peachy, Docter Shore, Burrel Starke, James
            Campbell and George K. Taylor, were appointed a Committee for that purpose—The Meeting
            was then adjourned till Monday morning next at 10, OClock, to be then held at the Town
            Court house.
          At a general Meeting of the Inhabitants of the Town of Petersburg and its Vicinity at
            the Court house of the said Town on Monday the 2nd Sept. 1793.
          The Committee appointed by the Town Meeting held on saturday last, to draw up &
            propose to the present Meeting, for their Consideration, certain resolutions; this day
            proposed to the Meeting the Resolutions following Vizt.
          Resolved that it is Consistent with the true Interests of the United States as well as
            their good faith, to preserve the strictest Neutrality in the present situation of
            Europe.
          That we highly approve, and are firmly resolved strictly to observe the Presidents late
            proclamation, because we believe it was dictated by a profound knowledge of the
            interests of these States and by a sincere & honest desire of promoting their real
            happiness & prosperity.
          That we will use every exertion to discountenance and suppress all such designs &
            proceedings as in any manner tend to interrupt that harmony & tranquility which we
            enjoy under a just & pacific Administration of the happiest of Governments.
          That the interference of any foreign power or Minister in the internal Administration
            of our Government, is an infringement of the Sovereignty of the people, tends to destroy
            public Confi dence, to introduce Confusion & Anarchy, and therefore should excite
            the indignation & reprehension of every Independent American.
          That any Attempts to diminish that Confidence which our Citizens repose in the Wisdom
            Justice & disinterestedness of the present Chief Magistrate of the United States are
            equally ungrateful, illiberal and unjust.
          Resolved, That the Chairman transmit the foregoing Resolutions to Thomas Jefferson
            Esqr. & request him to Communicate the same to the President of the United
              States.
          And the said Resolutions being severally & distinctly read were unanimously
            adopted.
          And the Meeting Continuing, the following resolution was proposed & agreed to.
          Resolved, That We Consider the Combination of the despots of Europe against the
            Liberties of France as having a direct tendency to destroy the political happiness of
            Mankind and though we feel an Interest in preserving our Neutrality, yet it is our sincere wish that Liberty & the Rights of Man may be the prevailing
            principle’s throughout the Universe.

            T. G: Peachy Chairman.


Title: From George Washington to James B. M. Adair, 4 September 1793
From: Washington, George
To: Adair, James B. M.

            Sir,
            Philadelphia Sepr 4. 1793

          I have recd your letter of the 31st ulto from New York enclosing one from Sr Edwd
            Newinham—also the magazines, the Packet from Sr John Sinclair &c. for your care And
            attention in forwarding them I beg you to accept my thanks.
          Any civilities which it may be in my power to shew you while you remain in this
            Country, will give me Pleasure. I am Sir your Mot obt Sert

            Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from John Eager Howard, 4 September 1793
From: Howard, John Eager
To: Washington, George

            Sir
            Belvidere [Md.] 4th Septr 1793

          Immediately upon the receipt of your Excellencys letter of the 25th ult. I wrote by the
            post to Capt. Kilty at Annapolis, to know whether the appointment of Collector of
            Annapolis would be agreeable to him, and I delayed answering your letter in hopes of
            being able to communicate his determination; but have not yet heard from him.
          I very much doubt his acceptance of that office, as the Salary, I am
            informed is only two hundred dollars, and the fees very trifling, so that it would not
            be equal to his Salary as a member of the Council.
          I have also had conversation with Capt. Plunkett respecting Mr Purviance; Capt.
            Plunkett thinks that office would not suit him, as his great object is a situation that
            would enable him to take a house and support his Sisters who at present are dispersed
            among their friends.
          Mr Delozier is well acquainted with the duties of the office to which he is appointed,
            and I am persuaded he will execute the trust with reputation to himself, and to the
            satisfaction of the publick.
          Permit me to express my ardent wishes that you may not be exposed to the malignant
            fever which at this time rages in Philadelphia, and the great respect with which I have
            the honor to be Your Excellencys Obedt Servt

            J. E. Howard

            P.S. Since writing the above I have received Capt. Kilty’ answer to my letter, which
              I take the liberty of enclosing to your Excellency, though I ought to make an apoligy
              for giving you the trouble of reading so long a letter—With the highest respect—I have the honor to be Yr Obedt Servt

            J. E. Howard


Title: From “A true Friend to virtuous Liberty and Equality”, 4 September 1793
From: Anonymous (“A true Friend to virtuous Liberty and Equality”)
To: Washington, George

            SIR,
            Wyoming, Sept. 4. 1793.

          A Short time ago having a few leisure weeks, curiosity led me to take a tour on horse
            back from this place through the central parts of the eastern states to Portsmouth in
            New-Hampshire, from thence along the post road to Savanna in Georgia, and from there
            back to this place, passing through the central parts of the southern and middle states
            on my return. A report having prevailed previous to my commencing my journey, as
            scandalous to the United States as it was to humanity, induced me to pay a short visit
            to every gaol in all the cities and towns through which I passed, when, to my great
            surprise and astonishment, I found the report true; there were no less than 547 of the
            old continental army, who continued in the service during the whole war, confined in
            those dreary prisons; 327 of which had families while they were in service; 187 have
            married since the establishment of peace, and among the unhappy number, there were 63
            commissioned officers, viz. 1 lieutenant-colonel, 3 majors, 11 captains, 21 lieutenants,
            22 ensigns, 2 adjutants, 1 quarter-master and 2 surgeons. Upon a strict investigation of
            the causes of their detention, I found every one was for debt, having received no pay of
            any value during the war. When they returned from the victorious field of glory and
            honor, to the shade of private life, with nothing to shew for the laurels they had
            justly acquired but scars, infirmities and wounds, they expected to have shared at least
            an equal advantage with their fellow-citizens of those blessings which their gallantry
            had insured to their country—but what was their treatment? What did they receive in
            return for all their services? Final settlement notes, as substitutes for their real
            pay, which they kept until dire necessity, their calamities, sufferings and distressed
            families compelled them to part with them from 2s.9 down to 1s.3 on the pound, which was
            not half equal to the interest then due. Good heavens!
            is this the case? Will future posterity be made to believe that their ancestors received
              such usage as this, after sealing the independence of the United
            States with their blood. Many stupid ignorant people say, if the army had kept their
            final settlements till now, they might receive their full pay; or in other words, their
            nominal value. Such language is an insult to common understanding. As well might the
            ravisher of his mistress plead innocence, as for people to make use of such foolish
            sordid language. It is well known that most of these brave men, in returning triumphant
            from the field of glory, were but in indigent circumstances, their business of every
            kind having lain dead for seven years, those in particular who had families, being
            obliged to run more in debt for their maintenance, while in service, than their whole
            pay would sell for at the close of the war. Is there no way to extricate these brave men
            from cruel confinement, and worse than Babylonian captivity? Shall the very men who were
            covered with scars in securing the liberty of America, loose their own liberty through
            the cruel, the infamous, the scandalous and perfidious injustice of that very country
            their swords have rescued from worse than Algerine slavery? Does justice already wear so
            sickly a countenance in these infant republics, that the distemper has become mortal?
            Shall the miserly speculator, the dark designing infamous tory, and other paracides in
            America, whose councils, aid, and arms during the late war, assassinated the virtuous
            patriot and deluged their country with the blood of its inhabitants, reap all the
            advantages which is due to the brave indefatigable worn out soldier? It is unnecessary
            for me to point out a mode for their relief; the able pens and the eloquent speeches of
            a Madison, a Jackson and a Wadsworth, whose names and memory will shine with unfading
            lustre and brilliancy, many hundreds of years after which we shall be no more (while
            their opposers in this most just of all causes will lay buried in obscure silence) have
            pointed a mode of redress for those grievances complained of, as obvious as the sun in
            its meridian height. It is not only this part of the
            army, but eight tenths of all the rest are equal sufferers, except confinement. The old
            army are much surprised to find that never since your circular letter to the governors
            of the union, and your farewel orders to them (both wrote ten years ago) that not a
            single public speech, nor a single address to any public body has made its appearance
            from you, favorable towards mitigating their sufferings.
            Their dependence in the time of the war was not on any energy in
            congress, nor on any friendly disposition a great many of the community bore towards
            them. It was your repeated general orders to them, your positive promises, your solemn
            engagements to them for seven years together, and your having spontaneously assumed
            yourself their advocate; it was this that kept them in the field half naked, half
            starved, bare-foot in the middle of winter, and the cold frozen ground to lay on without
            a blanket, when a month’s pay would not purchase a gill of whiskey. It was the almost
            immortal light in which they viewed you, the incomparable love they had for you, the
            veneration, respect and adoration they paid you, that made them encounter more distress
            and difficulties than any other army ever did for the rights and liberties of the human
            race; therefore to you General Washington, while they are experiencing worse than Gothic
            barbarity, they now look for relief, they have a just right so to do; of you, sir, they
            surely have a right to claim your influence towards the accomplishment of that justice
            which you so often and so solemnly pledged your word and honor as commander in chief,
            that they should receive; and if the ensuing congress neglects or denies doing them
            justice, there will be something more to fear than a breach of neutrality or western
            savages. The wound too often irritated may at last become incurable; and how truly awful
            and melancholy does it appear, to see the legislature of a nation, with impunity, look
            on such injustice, and wantonly make sport of the most humble entreaties and tears for
            justice of the bewailing widow, the distressed orphan, and the ruined, heart broken
            patriot. It is not only the army, but every true republican’s breast in America, that
            pants for an end to these iniquitous, cruel and unjust sufferings. I am, sir, and hope
            ever shall have reason to be, with the most exalted sentiments of respect, your sincere
            well wisher, and obedient humble servant,

            A true Friend to virtuous Liberty
              and Equality.


Title: From George Washington to the Commissioners for the District of Columbia, 5 September 1793
From: Washington, George
To: Commissioners for the District of Columbia

            Gentlemen,
            Philadelphia Sep: 5th 1793

          Mr Winstanley, a celebrated Landskip Painter, is disposed to take a view of the Federal
            City, or of the grounds in the vicinity of it. As you will be there about the time he
            may arrive, I take the liberty of giving him this letter of introduction to you.
          His designs are more extensive—and I have suggested the Great & little Falls; the
            passage of the River Potomac through the Blew Mountains—the Natural bridge; &ca as
            grand objects. I am always Your Most Obedt Sert

            Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from the Commissioners for the District of Columbia, 5 September 1793
From: Commissioners for the District of Columbia
To: Washington, George

            sir,
            Washington 5th Sepr 1793

          we have now before us your Letters of the 13th & 29th of last month, the surveyor
            will be informed of your direction, in consequence of our Letter of the first of august
            and of the result of our views with him of the two short avenues on the spot which we
            intend this morning—we have so good an opinion of the
            probity and disinterestedness of Capn Conway and Mr David Ross of Bladensburgh, whose
            christian name we suppose you have mistaken, that we could cheerfully submit to their
            examination of the Accounts, but suspect Capn Conway’s close attention to his own
            business, for which he is remarkable and his general disinclination which has been
            strongly marked, to enter into any publick affairs might totally hinder or very much
            delay the proposed investigation—We have no wish for any
            particular man Mr Hartshorn, Colo. Hooe—Colo. Gilpin or any other Gentleman of
            Alexandria has not that we hear of been mixed in the business of the City nor is
              interested[.] We have always been of opinion that the
            donation or Loans from Virginia and Maryland and the other means make but one aggregate
            all equally liable to be disposed of for the necessary purposes of surveying and other
            expences of the City, as well as errecting the public buildings and have acted under that idea and the accounts are so kept—We
            propose to shew on this investigation, that all the money which has come to the hands of
            our treasurer, for we have never handled any of it
            ourselves, hath been expended, except what now remains that it has not been wantonly
            spent, and the Vouchers will shew we have had no Favourites—These things evinced, we
            shall rest easy for even if we are mistaken as to the state money being applicable to
            the expences of surveying and the like, we have only done what any others must have
            done, borrow of that money to be replaced by the sales or stop the work[.] It would be
            inconvenient to the Gent. to go into this business at our next meeting, frequent
            interruptions would prove very disagreeable, we would propose they should be attended by
            one or more of us, and confine attention to the single object—and thus we believe it
            might be finished in a few days for which we imagine they ought to
            receive some, at least as much compensation as the Commissioners for the like time. We
            are &ca

            Th. Johnson
            Dd Stuart
            Danl Carroll


Title: To George Washington from Abraham Freeman, 5 September 1793
From: Freeman, Abraham
To: Washington, George

            Western territory September 5th 1793

          The petition of Abraham Freeman a citizen of the United States, late of the State of
              [N]ew Jersey now of the territory of the United States
            North West of the river Ohio most humbly sheweth
          That Whereas Doctor Clarkson Freeman late of the State of New Jersey, a son of your
            unfortunate petitioner in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety
            one, was impeached for aiding and assisting, in counterfeiting the
            public securities of the United States. And Whereas the same Doctor Clarkson Freeman,
            did render himself up to the hands of justice; upon which Abraham Ogden Esquire attorney
            general for the New Jersey district of the supreme federal court of the United States
            took the Examination of the said Doctor Clarkson Freeman in writing; before a
            magistrate, respecting the aiding and assisting in the counterfieting of the public
            securities and of the several accomplices therein concerned And whereas the said
            attorney general for the said district, did promise to secure to the said Doctor
            Clarkson Freeman your Excellency’s most gracious pardon, if the said Doctor Clarkson
            Freeman would approve the said several accomplices; whereupon the different accomplices
            were apprehended, and bills of indictment prefered against them, by the Grand inquest of
            the district federal court at Trenton. And whereas the several accomplices were confined
            in different prisons to receive their respective trials when the honorable court should
            order them on And whereas afterwards the said Doctor Clarkson Freeman, was remanded back
            to the prison at Newark in New Jersey, to give testimony when the trials of the said
            accomplices should be ordered on. And whereas in the vacation of the sitting of the
            district federal court of New Jersey, the several accomplices, who were confined in
            prison, in manner aforementioned, effected their several escapes from the different
            prisons; and fled from justice to parts unknown, nevertheless the said Doctor Clarkson
            Freeman, was still held in confinement for upwards of six months as an approver, to give
            testimony against the several accomplices, who had already fled and was not to be found
            And the Attorney general for the New Jersey district federal court, still continued to
            withhold your excellencie’s pardon by the said attorney general so promised, to the said
            Doctor Clarkson Freeman, until he the said Doctor Clarkson Freeman, grew weary and
            languid, for a long time, in prison, without receiving the benefit of the said attorney
            general’s promised pardon. And then the said Doctor Clarkson Freeman also left his
            confinement, and went to canada, out of the jurisdiction of the United States; yet the
            said Doctor Clarkson Freeman being very desirous to return to his native home, without
            being in jeopardy of his life, on account of his said impeachment and become a free
            citizen; and subject himself to the good and wholsome laws of the United States. And your petitioner begs leave further to represent, to
            your excellency, that in the month of April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven
            hundred and ninety two Isaac Freeman another of your petitioner’s sons, was commissioned
            and left fort Washington, on the banks of the Ohio, by the special request and direction
            of brigadier General James Wilkinson, and a flag of truce in the service of the United
              States, for the purpose of effecting a treaty of peace with the
            hostile tribes; and that the said Isaac Freeman, together with others, in pursuance of
            their directions, were murdered by the merciless savages, in attempting to bring about
            the said treaty. For the truth of this representation I
            beg leave to refer your excellency to the Honorable Winthrop Sargent Esquire, secretary
            for the territory north west of the river Ohio, who will verefy the same. Therefore the
            promises being considered, your petitioner doth implore your excellency, in whose breast
            is lodged a store of, both grace and mercy to commiserate his unfortunate situation and
            the loss of his two sons—he being deprived of the assistance, comfort and affection of
            the principal branch of his family, to grant unto the said Doctor Clarkson Freeman, the
            benefit of your excellencies most gracious pardon that the said Doctor Clarkson Freeman,
            once more, may become, a citizen and free subject of the United States, should it seem
            meet to your excellency: and your petitioner will ever pray &ca

            Abraham Freeman


Title: From George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, 5 September 1793
From: Washington, George
To: Hamilton, Alexander

          Letter not found: to Alexander Hamilton, 5 Sept. 1793. GW wrote Hamilton on 6 Sept.: “The
            inclosed was written & sent to your office yesterday.”


Title: From George Washington to Robert Morris, 5 September 1793
From: Washington, George
To: Morris, Robert

            Dear Sir,
            Thursday Morning 5th Septr 1793

          The enclosed is, at Mr Powells request, returned to you; with my thanks for the
              perusal.
          I take the liberty (and for the reason therein mentioned) to lay before you General
            Spotswoods letter to me respecting his Son—assuring you at the sametime that it is for
            the sole purpose of complying with his request it is done—&
            not that I wish, in the smallest degree to urge the request further than it may coincide
            entirely with your own convenience & Plans. Yours
            always and Affectionately

            Go: Washington


Title: George Taylor, Jr., to Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., 5 September 1793
From: Taylor, George Jr.
To: Dandridge, Bartholomew Jr.

            Thursday 5 Septr 1793

          G. Taylor Jr presents his respectful Compliments to Mr Dandridge—and informs him that
            Mr Jefferson desired the Commissions to be filled up agreeably to the Presidents desire
            on the day the present ones should determine, which will be on the 26 of the present
            month. This has accordingly been done having all been commissioned on that day in
              1789.
          Will Mr Dandridge be so obliging as to send 100 Blank Sea letters? We want that number
            to make up the 500 per month with which we furnish the Treasury.


Title: From George Washington to John Eccleston, 6 September 1793
From: Washington, George
To: Eccleston, John

            Sir,
            Philada 6th Septr 1793.

          By the post of Wednesday last, I enclosed you an answer to an address of the
            Landholders & other citizens of the county of Dorchester.
          An answer to this address had been before transmitted to you; and the address having,
            without my knowledge, been put into the hands of Mr Murray, on it’s being returned,
            received a second answer, without my adverting to the circumstance of it’s being already
              answered. This explanation will be sufficient to show
            you, why two answers were given to the same Address. I am Sir &c.

            Go. Washington


Title: From George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, 6 September 1793
From: Washington, George
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            My dear Sir,
            Philadelphia Septr 6th 1793

          With extreme concern I receive the expression of your apprehensions, that you are in
            the first Stages of the prevailing fever. I hope they are groundless,
            notwithstanding the malignancy of the disorder is so much abated, as with proper &
            timely applications, not much is to be dreaded.
          The enclosed was written & sent to your Office yesterday, with direction if you
            were not there, to be brought back. And it would be a very pleasing circumstance if a
            change so entirely favourable as to justify it, would permit your attendance, & to
            bring Mrs Hamilton with you, to dine with us at three Oclock. I am always & Affectly Yours

            Go: Washington


Title: Henry Knox’s Report on Military Preparations, with Cabinet Opinion, 6 September 1793
From: Knox, Henry,Cabinet
To: Washington, George

            War Department September 6. 1793.

          The Secretary of War humbly reports to the President of the United States
          That the following measures appear necessary to be taken in order in some degree to
            place the United States in a situation to guard themselves from injury by any of the
            belligerent powers of Europe.
          1st To have all the small arms of the United States put in order for immediate use.
          2dly To have all the cannon in possession of the United States whether for the field or
            for batteries, either new mounted or repaired as the case may require.
          3d To purchase one hundred tons of Lead.

          4th To purchase one hundred tons of Saltpetre or the equivalent in Gun powder.
          5th To have the useless brass cannon in the arsenal at Springfield cast into field
            pieces, and to have the same mounted.
          6th To engage one thousand rifles to be made. 7th To
            remove the surplus arms and stores from Philadelphia to Trenton. 8th To remove the surplus stores from West point to Albany.
          7th To remove the surplus arms and stores from Philadelphia to Trenton.
          8th To remove the surplus stores from West point to Albany.
          9th To make certain repairs at Forts Putnam, and Clinton at West point on Hudson’s
            river, so as to prevent its being surprized or insulted.
          Most of these measures have been put in train in pursuance of certain verbal directions
            from the President of the United States, but the subscriber humbly conceives it proper
            to submit a connected view thereof for his approbation, as it will be necessary to
            prepare estimates of the expences attendant thereon, in order to be laid before the next
            session of Congress. All which is respectfully
            submitted.

            H. Knox secy of War

            We are of opinion that the preceding measures should be carried into effect.

            Th: Jefferson
            Edm: Randolph


Title: To George Washington from Jeremiah Banning, 7 September 1793
From: Banning, Jeremiah
To: Washington, George

              sir,
              Easton, Maryland, Septr 7th 1793.

            I am injoined by such of the Citizens of Talbot County as were present at a Meeting
              held this day at Easton, to communicate to you the inclosed Resolutions; and at the
              same time to express to you their Esteem and Attachment to your person, and their
              heartfelt Wishes for your constant Health and Happiness. I accordingly comply with
              their Injunction; and in the Execution of this Office I feel the most distinguished
              pleasure. I have the Honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient servant,

              Jeremiah Banning chairman


Title: Cabinet Opinion on Relations with France and Great Britain, 7 September 1793
From: Cabinet
To: Washington, George

            At a meeting at the Presidents
            Sep. 7. 1793.

          A circular letter from the Secretary of state to the Consuls & Vice Consuls of
            France, informing them that their Exequaturs will be revoked if they repeat certain
            proceedings, also one to mister Genet covering a copy of the letter of the Secretary of
            state to mister Gouverneur Morris desiring the recall of mister Genet, were recd &
              approved.
          A letter from the Governr of Georgia to the Secy of state dated Aug. 21. 1793 was read,
            communicating the demand by the Vice Consul of France in Georgia of certain individuels
            under prosecution in a court of justice. it is the opinion that he be answered that the
            law must take it’s course.
          A Memorial from mister Hammond dated Sep. 6. complaining of the capture of the British
            brig the William Tell by the French brig le Cerf, within the limits of the protection of
            the U.S. and the refusal of the French minister & Consul to have the prize delivered
            into the hands of a marshal charged with process from a court to arrest her, was recd.
            it is the opinion that a letter be written to mr Genet calling for evidence in the cases
            of the vessels heretofore reclaimed & not yet finally decided on, & which were
            permitted to remain in the hands of the French Consuls in the meantime, informing him
            that the letter of June 25. was not intended to authorize opposition to the officers, or
            orders, of courts respecting vessels taken within the limits of our protection. that
            therefore the brig William Tell ought to be delivered into the hands of the officer
            charged to arrest her, and that in the event of the court’s deciding
            that it has no jurisdiction of the case, as in that of the ship William whereon the
            letter of June 25. was written, she may again be replaced in the Consul’s hands till the
            Executive shall have decided thereon.
          A letter from Lt Govr Wood dated Aug. 29. stating that the French vessel the Orion was
            arrived in Norfolk & had brought in the Sans Culottes as a prize, and doubting
            whether from the particular circumstances of this prize she came within the generel
            orders heretofore given. it is the opinion that the situation of the Sans culottes is
            the same in respect to England & France as any other French vessel not fitted in our
            ports, and therefore that the Orion is within the 17th article of our treaty & the
            rules heretofore given on the subject.
          A Memorial from mister Hammond dated Sep. 4 was recd complaining of the long stay of a
            French fleet in New-York, that a regular succession of them appears to be appointed for
            cruizing on the coasts, that a jurisdiction over prizes is exercised by the French
            Consuls, and desiring to be informed whether it be the intention of the Executive to
            permit this indefinitely. it is the opinion that mister Hammond be informed that
            effectual measures are taken to put an end to the exercise of admiralty jurisdiction by
            the French Consuls, that the French have by treaty a right to come into our ports with
            their prizes, exclusively, that they have also a right by treaty to enter our ports for
            any urgent necessity, that this right is exclusive as to privateers but not so as to
            public vessels of war and has therefore not been denied to British ships of war nor has
            the Executive as yet prescribed to either any limits to the time they may remain in
            their ports.
          A letter from mister Bordman at Boston dated Sep. 4 was recd complaining of the capture
            of the schooner Flora an American vessel by the Roland, one of the illicit privateers.
            it is the opinion he must seek redress in the courts of law.
          The draught of a letter to mister Pinckney on the Additional instructions of the court
            of St James’s dated June 8. 93 was read and approved.
          A Question was proposed by the President Whether we ought not to enquire from mister
            Hammond if he is prepared to give an answer on the subject of the inexecution of the
            treaty? it is the opinion that it will be better to await the arrival of the next
            packet, then to make the application to mister Hammond, and if he be
            not prepared to answer, that mister Pinckney be instructed to remonstrate on the subject
            to the British court.

            Th: Jefferson
            H. Knox.
            Edm: Randolph


Title: From George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, 7 September 1793
From: Washington, George
To: Jefferson, Thomas

            Sir,
            Philadelphia 7 Septr 1793

          I have received your letter of yesterday’s date, and
            approving the measures sugg[e]sted therein, desire you will make arrangements for
            carrying them into effect with as little loss of time as may be.

            Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from Henry-Dominique d’Acary de La Rivière, 8 September 1793
From: Acary de La Rivière, Henry-Dominique d’
To: Washington, George

            philadelphie le 8—7bre 1793.

          d’Acary ler Lieutenant Colonel du 15e Regiment d’infanterie française demende a Son
            exellence le General Washington la permission de lui aller offrir ces respectueux
            homages et prendre ces ordres pour france ou il va Se rendre et come le Navire Sur
            lequel il S’embarque part demain il desire que Son exelence veuilt bien lui accorder un
            moment d’audience aujourdhuit.


Title: To George Washington from George Clinton, 8 September 1793
From: Clinton, George
To: Washington, George

            Sir
            New York 8th September 1793.

          I have now the honor of transmitting to you, a Copy of a corespondence with the
            Minister of the Republic of France, relative to the two french Privateers, mentioned in
            your last as having arrived in this Port, and also respecting a British Brigantine
            lately sent in here as a Prize alledged to have been captured within
            the territoria⟨l⟩ Jurisdiction of the United States, by the Cerf a French Corvette. In ⟨the⟩ latter case I presume nothing more is expected of
            me, than to give notice to the French Consul of the allegations made respecting the
            circumstances of the capture. But as the measures proposed with respect to the
            privateers by the Minister cannot be considered as a direct compliance with your
            ⟨re⟩quisition in such cases, and yet as it may probably be deemed satisfactory I
            conceive it proper to suspend any further proceedings respecting them until I shall
            receive your advice on this Subject. I am &c.

            G: C.


Title: From George Washington to the Commissioners for the District of Columbia, 9 September 1793
From: Washington, George
To: Commissioners for the District of Columbia

            Gentlemen,
            Philda Sepr 9th 1793.

          I have duly received your Letter of Septm. 5th and in consequence thereof have
            Authorised Mr David Ross of Bladensburg & Colo. Robert Townsend Hooe of Alexandria
            to examine the accounts and Vouchers of the expenditure of the monies appropriated to
            your trust as Commissioners of the publick buildings of the Federal Territory & to
            certify to me the result. With esteem, I am Gent. your
            most Obt Hon. Servt,

            Go. Washington


Title: To George Washington from Alexander Contee Hanson, 9 September 1793
From: Hanson, Alexander Contee
To: Washington, George

            Sir,
            Annapolis Septr 9, 1793

          Having been informed, that the place of collector for the port of Annapolis will
            shortly be vacant, by the resignation of Mr Davidson, I take the liberty of recommending
            Mr Burton Whetcroft, as his successor. The very high
            opinion I entertain of this gentlemans merit has prompted me to advise him to become a
            candidate for an office, which will be compatible with his present employment of
            assistant, a principal clerk to the register of the court of chancery in Maryland, which
            he has held for more than eight years. During a great part of that time, he has
            conducted the whole business of the office, with perfect ability, with an attention and
            assiduity, which I have never known to be excelled, and with the approbation of all,
            with whom he has been concerned. Permit me, Sir, to assure you, that, in my opinion, his
            qualifications, behaviour, and reputation, are such, as might amply justify his
            appointment to a much higher office, than the one he sollicits; and that many of the
            most respectable citizens of Annapolis would be gratified by his success.
          I cannot, Sir, forbear to add a circumstance, which, I am persuaded, will plead in his
            behalf. Altho’ his income might be supposed hardly adequate for himself, an amiable
            wife, and an infant family, he has, for a considerable
            time past, entirely maintained both his aged parents, who have been reduced, solely by
            misfortune, from a comfortable and decent situation, to rely on his filial gratitude and
            affection. I have the honour to be, Sir, with the most profound veneration Your obedient
            Servant,

            A.C. Hanson


Title: To George Washington from Thomas Jefferson, 9 September 1793
From: Jefferson, Thomas
To: Washington, George

            Sep. 9. 1793.

          Th: Jefferson with his respects to the President has the honor to inclose him draughts
            of letters to mister Genet & mister Hammond, as agreed on Saturday. if Genl Knox
            & the Attorney Genl should wait on the President to-day, it would be well they
            should see them. Th: J. will have that honour before he
            leaves town.


Title: From George Washington to Henry Knox, 9 September 1793
From: Washington, George
To: Knox, Henry

          (Private)
          Dr Sir,Philadelphia Sepr 9th
              1793.
          It was the opinion of the Gentlemen at their meeting on Saturday
            last if I mistake not, that Mr Wolcott should be desired to request Mr Webster to
            substantiate the language of the Minister of the French Republic as related by him in
            the enclosed letter.
          Colo. Hamilton’s situation—for which I feel extreme regret—does not permit his having
            any agency in the matter at present; I therefore send
            the letter which he forwarded to me from Mr Webster to Mr Wolcott to your care, being
            persuaded that whatever measure shall be deemed right & proper will be put in train by you.
          I think it would not be prudent either for you or the Clerks in your Office, or the
            Office itself to be too much exposed to the malignant fever, which by well authenticated
            report, is spreading through over the City; The means to avoid your own judgment under
            existing circumstances must dictate.
          As the spreading & continuance of the disorder may render it unadvisable for me to
            return to this City as soon I at first intended, I wd thank you, in case you should
            remain in the vicinity of it to write me a line by every Monday’s Post informing me
            concisely of the then state of Matters—with other occurrences which may be essential for
            me to be made acquainted with.

          And I would thank you also for your advice to Mr Fraunces or Mrs Emmerson (the House
            keeper) if, by means of the Disorder my Household Affairs in this City should be
            involved in any delicacy.
          I sincerely wish, & pray, that you & yours, may escape untouched and when we
            meet again that it may be under circumstances more pleasing than the present—I am always
            and very sincerely Yr Affecte

            Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from Elizabeth Willing Powel, 9 September 1793
From: Powel, Elizabeth Willing
To: Washington, George

            My dear Friend & very dear Madam
            Monday [Sept.] 9th 1793

          Your affectionate & friendly Attention to me, at this awfull Moment, filled my Heart with so much Sensibility as rendered me
            incapable of expressing my Feelings on the Subject of our Conversation, and when my
            amiable Friend, the President, renewed his Invitation to me to accompany you to
            Virginia, I could only say that I would let you know, this Evening, the Result of a
            Conference I meant to have with Mr Powel. After a long Conversation with him, I
            collected that he saw no Propriety in the Citizens flying from the only Spot where
            Physicians conversant in the Disorder that now prevails could be consulted; nor does he appear to be impressed with the degree of
            Apprehension that generally pervades the Minds of our Friends—however, he wished me to
            follow my own Inclination and the Dictates of my own Judgement in a Matter that may
            eventually affect my Life and his Happiness—this has thrown me into a Dilemma the most
            painful. The Conflict between Duty and Inclination is a severe Trial of my Feelings; but
            as I believe it is always best to adhere to the line of Duty, I beg to decline the
            Pleasure I proposed to myself in accompanying you to Virginia at this Time. The
            Possibility of his being ill during my Absence, & thereby deprived
            of the Consolation and Aid, he might derive from my Attention to him woud be to me a
            lasting Source of Affliction; and, God knows, I need not
            voluntarily add to the List of Sorrows. My Life has been sufficiently embittered to make
            me now very little anxious about protracting or preserving it. Death has robbed me of
            many Friends, and Time has abated the Ardor of others, so that Life in my latter Years
            has been little more than a Sieve to let thro some Joy or some Blessing. Mr Powel, who
            is highly sensible of your Friendship to me, desires to unite in every good Wish for you
            & yours. That God may preserve and bless you both, and that you may safely return in
            a short Time, is the unfeigned Prayer of your sincere affectionate

            Eliza. Powel

            Mr Powel would have done himself the Pleasure of waiting upon you before your
              Departure, had he not apprehended that a Visit in the Moment of Preparation for a
              Journey would have been illtimed.


Title: From George Washington to Elizabeth Willing Powel, 9 September 1793
From: Washington, George
To: Powel, Elizabeth Willing

            Dear Madam.
            Monday Evening [9 September 1793]

          Persuaded as Mrs Washington and myself are, that your own good sense will always
            dictate what under existing circumstances shall appear best, we have
            only to regret that in the present instance it will deprive us of the pleasure of your
            company to Virginia.
          We unite in every good wish for you & Mr Powell, and I have the honor to be with
            the most Affectionate regard, Your most obedt Servt

            Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to David Ross and Robert Townsend Hooe, 9 September 1793
From: Washington, George
To: Ross, David,Hooe, Robert Townsend

            Sir,
            Philadelphia Sep. 9. 1793.

          The Commissioners of the public buildings in the federal territory having expressed to
            me their desire to have their accounts settled, I have to ask and to authorize you in
            conjunction with mister David ross of Bladensburg (& vice versa), as I hereby do, to
            undertake to examine their accounts and vouchers relative to the expenditure of the
            monies appropriated to their trust, & to certify to me the result thereof.


Title: From George Washington to Dennis Whelen, 9 September 1793
From: Washington, George
To: Whelen, Dennis

            Sir,
            Philada 9 Sept: 1793.

          I feel much satisfaction in receiving thro’ you, at this critical period when it
            becomes the duty of every good Citizen to preserve peace to his Country, assurances from
            the late Grand Jury of Chester County, of their intention to pursue every means to
            ensure to the United States that inestimable blessing.

          The motive which led to a declaration of the neutrality of these States, was a
            conviction of it’s being for their interest & happiness; and it affords me singular
            pleasure to find that measure so generally approved by my Fellow Citizens, whose
            prosperity & ease it will always be my first care to promote.

            Go. Washington


Title: To George Washington from Joseph Harper, 10 September 1793
From: Harper, Joseph
To: Washington, George

              Sir
              Philada 10th Septr 1793

            We have that Honor of inclosing to you a Memorial which most deeply interests us, we
              presumed that cases of a Similar kind had been laid before you, but upon enquiry we
              are led to believe that there is something so Special in our Situation, as not to
              suffer any decision which has yet been made in any case to be applicable to
              ours—Permit us therefore to intreat you Sir to consider the embarrassment into which
              we have been thrown and to extend to us such relief as your attention to the Wellfair
              of your fellow Citizens justifies us in expecting. We are with due Respect Sir Your
              Most Humble Servts

              Joseph Harperfor Self &C.


Title: From George Washington to James Lloyd, 10 September 1793
From: Washington, George
To: Lloyd, James

            Sir,
            Philada Septr [10] 1793.

          The spirit which breathes throughout the resolutions of the Inhabitants of Kent County
            in the State of Maryland, lately convened at Chester town, does honor to their character
            as citizens. ’Tis by such a spirit, seconding the
            endeavours of the Government, that we shall have the fairest prospect of preserving our
            peace. ’Tis by such a spirit that in any event we shall secure the internal tranquility
            of our Country—its respectability, and shall be enabled to encounter with firmness any
            attempt, hostile to its safety, its honor, or its welfare.
          The expressions of confidence & attachment towards myself contained in the same
            resolutions, impress me with sensations analagous to their fervour & earnestness,
            and to the true esteem & regard which I always feel for the respectable Citizens
            from whom they come.

            Go. Washington


Title: To George Washington from Edmund Pendleton, 11 September 1793
From: Pendleton, Edmund
To: Washington, George

              Sir
              Caroline County Virga Sepr 11. 1793

            I am Hond with the Commands of a very respectable body of Citizens, my County men, to
              transmit to Yr Excellency the inclosed Copy of certain Resolutions which they
              yesterday judged it wise & necessary to enter into, declaratory of their
              Sentiments on certain Political Subjects.
            I can truly say that the Numbers, their information as to the Subjects discussed, but
              above all their pure Patriotism, untainted by the baneful influence of Attachment to
              Party, rendered the meeting very respectable. Their resolutions must speak for
              themselves, And I can only say that if they shall contribute in any degree towards the
              Smothering the seeds of dissention in Embrio, and preserving the peace & happiness
              of America, our wishes will be gratified.
            The meeting judged that this mode of transmitting the genuine Effusions of their
              sincere respect for, confidence in, & lasting gratitude to you, Sir, would be at
              least as acceptable, as if accompanied by a formal address; and for that reason only,
              forbore to give you that trouble. I have the Honr to be with sentiments of the most
              profound respect & Esteem Your Excellys mo. humble & Obt Servt

              Edmd Pendleton