“From George Washington to James Madison, 2 March 1788,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://teachingamericanhistory.org/8j7k. Sir: The decision of Massachusetts, notwithstanding its concomitants, is a severe stroke to the opponents of the

 “From George Washington to Lafayette, 7 February 1788,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://teachingamericanhistory.org/7hup. My dear Marqs: You know it always gives me the sincerest pleasure to hear from you, and therefore

“To James Madison from George Washington, 5 February 1788,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://teachingamericanhistory.org/pao6. My dear Sir: I am indebted to you for several of your favors, and thank you for

“From George Washington to Benjamin Harrison, 24 September 1787,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://teachingamericanhistory.org/hzle. Dear Sir: In the first moment after my return I take the liberty of sending you a

“From George Washington to Henry Knox, 2 April 1787,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://teachingamericanhistory.org/5yts. My dear Sir, The early attention which you were so obliging as to pay to my letter

“From George Washington to Edmund Randolph, 8 January 1788,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://teachingamericanhistory.org/87ke. Dear Sir: The letter, which you did me the honor of writing to me on the 27th

“From George Washington to John Jay, 10 March 1787,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://teachingamericanhistory.org/nmxz. Dear Sir: I stand indebted to you for two letters. The first, introductory of Mr. Anstey, needed

“From George Washington to John Jay, 15 August 1786,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://teachingamericanhistory.org/w1fb. Dear Sir: I have to thank you very sincerely for your interesting letter of the 27th of

“From George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, Jr., 20 July 1788,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://teachingamericanhistory.org/yvd6. My dear Trumbull: I have received your favor of the 20th of June and thank you