1To George Washington from Daniel Delozier, 19 July 1794 (Washington Papers)
The death of General Williams, Collector of this port, I presume has been anounced to your Excellency before this, the event took place on tuesday last, about thirty miles on the road from Winchester towards the sweet-springs. It is probable that your Excellency will receive many applications for the Office of the deceased, and amongst them will be one from Mr Robert Purviance, the present...