Washington, George (1732-1799) to James Madison
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00092.01 Author/Creator: Washington, George (1732-1799) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 17 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
President Washington transmits dispatches to Madison from Gouverneur Morris, United States Minister to France. States that Morris' dispatches "unfold ... the disposition of the British Ministry."
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
D Sir,
Enclosed, are the last dispatches I have recd. from Mr. Gouv[erneu]r Morris. As they unfold, pretty evidently I think, the disposition of the British Ministry, I wish you to see them. Pray return them to me in the course of this day.
Sincerely & Affectly
I am - Yrs
Go: Washington
Sunday
9 Oclock A.M.
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