1From George Washington to Thomas Randall, 2 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Desirous of being more particular in expressing my acknowledgments for the elegant Barge which was presented to me on my arrival in this City, than I could be at that moment; I must now request that you will be pleased to offer my best thanks to the Gentlemen who were Owners of it, and assure them in my name that I consider myself much honored by their polite attention. I am, Sir, Your Most...
2To George Washington from Thomas Randall, July 1789 (Washington Papers)
Among the offices to be created I learn are those of Naval Officer and Surveyor—as from my education and manner of life I feel myself competent to the exercise of those offices I am induced by the advice of friends—the diminution of an easy fortune by the war and the diversion of business from its antient channels to offer my name as a Candidate to either of them. I do not mean sir, to urge...
3From George Washington to Thomas Randall, 30 August 1790 (Washington Papers)
On the 2nd of May 1789, I wrote to you requesting that my acknowledgments might be offered to the Gentlemen who had presented an elegant Barge to me, on my arrival in this City. As I am, at this moment, about commencing my journey to Virginia, and consequently shall have no farther occasion for the use of the Barge, I must now desire that you will return it in my name, and with my best thanks,...