1To George Washington from Jesse Higgins, 3 April 1789 (Washington Papers)
The humble and respectful Application of Jesse Higgins of the Town and County of Newcastle in the State aforesaid, seteth forth. That your Applicant resigned a considerably valuable employ, to accept the appointment of the Legislature of said State, to the Office of Collector of the Revenue in said County, from the prospect of its affording constant employ and at least a competency for himself...