Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Oliver Wolcott
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04861 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 1, 1796 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy
Responds to a previous letter from Wolcott announcing the death of Samuel Huntington, Governor of Connecticut. Informs Wolcott that "At the same time that I regret the loss of so worthy a character, I cannot but feel consoled; that the Administration of the Government of that State has fallen into such good hands as yours." Refers to attacks made upon his Presidential Administration, declaring that "If the enlightened, and virtuous part of the Community will make allowances for my involuntary errors, I will promise they shall have no cause to accuse me of wilful ones." Confirms the integrity of Wolcott's son, also named Oliver, who was serving as Secretary of the Treasury.
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