31To George Washington from the United States House of Representatives, 5 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
The Representatives of the people of the United States present their congratulations on the event...
32From George Washington to James Madison, 5 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Notwithstanding the conviction I am under of the labour which is imposed upon you by Public...
33From George Washington to Edward Rutledge, 5 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
I cannot fail of being much pleased with the friendly part you take in every thing which concerns...
34To George Washington from Lydia Watkins, 5 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
permit me among the multitude who rejoice at your appointment, to Congratulate you as president...
35To George Washington from Peter Baynton, 6 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
The Petition of Peter Baynton most respectfully sheweth That your Petitioner was appointed in the...
36To George Washington from Christian Febiger, 6 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Fully sensible of the very delicate & troublesome Situation, in which you are placd, the...
37To George Washington from Louis de Pontière, 6 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Altho’ I am very uncertain whether this letter will reach you or not, I have nevertheless, taken...
38To George Washington from William Powell, 6 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Your Memorialist convinced of the necessity of Appointing Officers of Honesty, Industry, and...
39From George Washington to Abraham Baldwin, 7 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
I have duly received your letter of the 30th of April, containing the resignation of your seat at...
40To George Washington from John Churchman, 7 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
The memorial of John Churchman Respectfully represents That in the Beginning of the Year 1787, he...
41To George Washington from Ebenezer Hazard, 7 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
It is really with Reluctance that I add my name to the List of those who are Candidates for...
42From George Washington to William Shippen, 7 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
The new and busy scenes in which I have been occupied since I received your favor of the 6th of...
43To George Washington from Richard Harrison, 8 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
I some time ago through the Medium of my friend Coll Harrison, with diffidence took the liberty...
44From George Washington to the United States House of Representatives, 8 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Your very affectionate Address produces emotions which I know not how to express. I feel that my...
45To George Washington from Hugh Williamson, 8 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
It does not appear from any Information in my Hands that Col: Jos: Martin has at this Time any...
46To George Washington from Mary Wooster, 8 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Permit me to address your Excellency on a subject which perhaps may be thought improper for a...
47From George Washington to James Bowdoin, 9 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Since my arrival in this place I have been honored with your letters of the 18th of Feby and 24th...
48From George Washington to Nathaniel Gorham, 9 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
I have received your letter of the 10th of march, and must beg you to be assured that your good...
49From George Washington to John Hancock, 9 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
I am taking the earliest occasion of acknowledging the receipt of the letter, which you did me...
50From George Washington to William Heath, 9 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
The numerous congratulations which I have received from Public Bodies & respectable individuals...
51From George Washington to Henry Knox, 9 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed papers relative to a treaty with the Cherokee Indians were put into my hands: and as...
52To George Washington from Henry Knox, 9 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt [of] Sundry papers relative to the cherokees indians...
53To George Washington from Warner Lewis, 9 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
As it does not appear to me to be certain that you have received a letter which I wrote you by...
54To George Washington from William Mumford, 9 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
The Memorial of William Mumford, most Humbly and Respectfully Sheweth, That he officiated as...
55From George Washington to the Citizens of New York City, 9 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
The affectionate address presented by the Magistrates and the general joy testified by the...
56From George Washington to Philip Schuyler, 9 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
I yesterday had the pleasure to receive your favor of the 2d instt—and must beg you to accept of...
57From George Washington to John Adams, 10 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
The President of the United States wishes to avail himself of your sentiments on the following...
58To George Washington from Isaac All, 10 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
By the advice of my friends, I came to this place to Solicit an appointment in the Customs for...
59To George Washington from John Berrien, 10 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
I take the liberty of informing you that I have come forward from Georgia to this place to Offer...
60To George Washington from Arthur Campbell, 10 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Although I am not honored with a personal acquaintance; yet I can count myself among the number...
61From George Washington to John Campbell, 10 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
If a white horse, which your Servant was on the day I travelled with you from Bladensburg to...
62To George Washington from Frederick Jay, 10 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Several of my Friends have advised me to become a Candidate for the Office of Collector for this...
63To George Washington from Thomas Jefferson, 10 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
I am now to acknolege the honor of your two letters of Nov. 27 and Feb. 13 both of which have...
64To George Washington from Anthony Wayne, 10 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
I did myself the honor of addressing your Excellency in April, by Genl Jackson, & have since that...
65To George Washington from Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, 11 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Mr and Mrs Andersons most respectfull Compliments to his Excy and makes bold to present him with...
66To George Washington from Nathaniel Barrett, 11 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Being soon to embark for France, in which Kingdom I shall reside for several years; I have been...
67To George Washington from Edward Carrington, 11 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
At the same moment that I am assured your Excellencies own inclinations would have been...
68To George Washington from Edward Church, 11 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
I am one of that unfortunate number whom the late revolution has precipitated from a state of...
69From George Washington to John Jay, 11 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
A few days ago I was conversing with you on the points contained in the enclosed queries, when a...
70From George Washington to James Madison, 11 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed were communicated to me, as you will perceive, to make a confidential use of—upon...
71To George Washington from Henry Remsen, 11 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
On the return of peace I found my situation so embarrassed by the calamitous events of the War,...
72To George Washington from Richard Stevens, 11 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Having learned many persons are applying for Offices in the several States & being satisfied that...
73To George Washington from Joseph Vickers, 11 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
The Memorial of Joseph Vickers Humbly Sheweth, That your Memorialist has been honored by the...
74To George Washington from Samuel Blachley Webb, 11 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Painfull as the task is I am under the necessity of soliciting the attention of the President of...
75To George Washington from Joseph Woodward, 11 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
The system of Revenue now under the consideration of Congress requiring certain Officers to carry...
76To George Washington from William Young, 11 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Encouraged by the good Wishes and Persuasions of my fellow Citizens, I presume to address your...
77To George Washington from David Salisbury Franks, 12 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Early in the Year 1774, I settled in Montreal with a small Capital and a considerable Credit as a...
78From George Washington to James Madison, 12 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
To draw such a line for the conduct of the President as will please every body, I know is...
79To George Washington from William Walton Morris, 12 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
The Department of Geographer General to the United States, having become Vacant by the death of...
80To George Washington from Lucy Paradise, 12 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Give me leave as a Fellow Citizen to congratulate you on the Honour you have done Us, in...