1From George Washington to Charles Washington, 2 August 1784 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed came to my hands from Philadelphia last night. I am sorry to find by George’s letter to me, that he had not received the benefit from the Sea Air he expected, but as his passage was not good and he in a manner but just landed, no Judgment at the time he wrote could be well formed of the effect the voyage would have upon his complaint; as he writes you himself there can be no doubt...
2From George Washington to Charles Washington, 12 April 1785 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed is the last letter I have had from your Son George—why it is so, I cannot r⟨eadil⟩y Acct, except ⟨for⟩ the irregularity of the Post Office ⟨which⟩ seems to be under very bad management. Another letter of his, of the ⟨mutilated⟩ to a young Lady of this family ⟨mutilated⟩ reason to look for him here the latter ⟨end⟩ of this, or beginning of next Month. I lend our Nephew Geo: Steptoe...