1To George Washington from Simon Pease, 18 September 1775 (Washington Papers)
This manner of Addressing You by a Person whom you have not the least Knowledge off may appear With some Degree of Singularity, But I make no doubt to a Person of your well Known Character & Disposition, The Occasion will be a sufficient Apology; as its the Cause of a Widow & Six Fatherless Children to whom I am connected by Affinity & the Still nearer tyes of Friendship, which to the...