To George Washington from Andrew Skinner Ennalls, 18 February 1791
From Andrew Skinner Ennalls
Baltimore [Md.] Feby 18th 1791
Sir
I have taken the liberty of addressing you; on the Subject of an Appointment, Under the Bill laying an Excise on ardent Spirits, either made, or imported into the United States, (provided the same passes into a Law)—and to Solicit for the Appointment of the Supervisor, for the District of the State of Maryland; I have not the Honor to be personally acquainted with you Sir, but am with many of the members of Congress, particularly with the Honorable Messrs Henry Bassett & Gale,1 to whom I beg leave to refer you, for my Abilities & Integrity; And if I shou’d be so happy as to meet with your Approbation for this Appointment the favor will be gratfully Acknowledged—by Sir Your Most Obt Hm. Servt
Andrew Skinner Ennalls
ALS, DLC:GW.
Andrew Skinner Ennalls was a member of a Dorchester County, Md., family. He was the son of Thomas Ennalls (d. 1746) and his wife Ann Skinner Ennals, daughter of Andrew Skinner (
1:307, 311; 276). He received no appointment from GW.1. Ennalls was referring to Maryland senator John Henry (1750-1798), Delaware senator Richard Bassett (1745-1815), and Maryland congressman George Gale (1756-1815).