Collection Search

to James Madison

The letter discusses happiness at news of impending peace, following George III's speech to Parliament announcing the loss of the colonies. Edmund Pendleton wrote a similar letter to Washington the same day.

GLC00099.107

to Samuel Powel

Washington writes to Powel, Mayor of Philadelphia, one day after being elected as the first President of the United States. He states that he delivered enclosures previously sent from Powel to his nephew, Bushrod Washington. He predicts that the...

GLC00310