From George Washington to Edmund Randolph, 12 December 1786
To Edmund Randolph
Mount Vernon 12th Decr 1786
Dr Sir,
The Gentleman who does me the honor of delivering this letter to you is Mr Anstey. He is introduced to me in a very favorable point of view by our old acquaintance & friend Colol Fairfax of Bath, & by Mr Jay of New York.1
Mr Anstey being on a tour to Charleston, & purposeing to take richmond in the route, I use the liberty of introducing him to your civilities—and to assure you of the great regard & respect with which, I have the honor to be &c.
G: Washington
LB, DLC:GW.
1. George William Fairfax’s letter introducing John Anstey is dated 25 Jan. 1786; Jay’s letter, dated 20 Oct. 1786, is printed in note 1 of Fairfax’s letter.