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21. Washington, George, 1732-1799. Washington, George, 1732-1799.ALS, [1789 Sept. 8], New York, to James Madison.Washington asks Madison's advice on several matters, including candidates for judicial appointments and the propriety of his using the veto on a bill for Congressional salaries.Veto -- United States.
22. Washington, George, 1732-1799. Washington, George, 1732-1799.ALS : Philadelphia, to Richard Henry Lee, 1794 Apr. 15.Washington contrasts the characters of Fauchet and Genet, the present and former ministers from France; expresses doubt about Britain's disclaimer of hostile intentions toward the United States; and reports that many matters are 'slumbering in Congress'.Fauchet, Joseph, baron, 1761-1834.
Genet, Edmond Charles, 1763-1834.
United States -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain.
Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- United States.
United States -- Foreign relations -- 1789-1797.
Diplomatic and consular service, French -- United States.
23. Washington, George, 1732-1799. Washington, George, 1732-1799.ALS : Mount Vernon, to James Madison, 1786 Dec. 16.Washington explains to Madison that he may be unable to accept appointment as a Virginia delegate to the Constitutional Convention, because hehas already announced that he will not be attending the annual meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati which will be held in Philadelphia at the same time and it would be politically awkward for him to appear at another meeting. He also discusses some of the jealousies provoked by the Society that led to his decision not to attend. The last paragraph concerns Washington's opposition to taxes based on commutables.Washington, George, 1732-1799.
United States. Constitutional Convention (1787)
Society of the Cincinnati.
Taxation -- Virginia.
24. Washington, George, 1732-1799. Washington, George, 1732-1799.ALS : Mount Vernon, to Philip John Schuyler, 1784 Jan. 21.Washington expresses his desire to remain in private life and his gratitude for Schuyler's friendship and assistance.
25. Washington, George, 1732-1799. Washington, George, 1732-1799.ALS : Mount Vernon, to William Augustine Washington, Westmoreland County, Va., 1798 Oct. 5.Washington tells his nephew that landowners in Washington, D.C. are being encouraged to build on their lots in order to provide enough accomodations that the members of Congress will arrive by the time they are legally required to be there, and adds that he has bought another lot for this purpose. Washington originally intended to send this letter by Gen. Henry Lee, but comments that since Lee's 'ways are not like the ways of other men' he will use another messenger who has called in the meantime.Lee, Henry, 1756-1818.
Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Finance, Personal.
Washington (D.C.) -- History -- 18th century.
United States. Congress.
26. Washington, George, 1732-1799. Washington, George, 1732-1799.ALS : Morristown, N.J., to Lund Washington, 1780 May 19.Washington writes of his determination to do his duty to his country.Washington, George, 1732-1799.
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