1To George Washington from Joshua Barney, 21 February 1791 (Washington Papers)
Congress having this day determined that they will not make me an allowance for claims I have against the U.S. for monies expended in making my escape from prison in England, and expences in returning to America, nor will they grant Commutation to me as an Officer of the Navy, I beg leave to mention to your Excellency that the monies claimed as above amounting to the sum of 896 dollars which...