To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 6 November 1794

From Edmund Randolph

(Private)

Philadelphia Novr 6. 1794

Sir

I saw Mr Woolcott; and upon consultation, it was thought better, that he should proceed with the bank, as upon his own credit; and write immediately to the Secretary of the treasury for a more official sanction, than he yet possesses—We agreed also, that the original of the letter, which he wrote to you, and the copy, which he sent, should be destroyed.1 If this be agreeable, you will be pleased to return it under cover, without being at the trouble of saying any thing concerning it. I have the honor to be sir with the highest respect, and affte attachment yr mo. ob. serv.

Edm: Randolph

ALS, DLC:GW.

1. The letter from Oliver Wolcott, Jr., to GW has not been found. For the authority initially given Wolcott to act during the absence of Alexander Hamilton, see Hamilton to Wolcott, 29 Sept. (Hamilton Papers description begins Harold C. Syrett et al., eds. The Papers of Alexander Hamilton. 27 vols. New York, 1961–87. description ends , 17:290–91).

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Title: To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 6 November 1794
Author: Randolph, Edmund
Recipient: Washington, George
Date: 6 November 1794

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Cite as: “To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 6 November 1794,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/05-17-02-0103. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Presidential Series, vol. 17, 1 October 1794–31 March 1795, ed. David R. Hoth and Carol S. Ebel. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2013, pp. 150–151.]

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