Washington writes to Knox regarding Wormeley
Document 1799Washington informs Knox that a friend, Ralph Wormeley, is travelling to Boston to enroll his son at Harvard. Washington requests that Knox provide any necessary assistance to Wormeley in this process. Washington vouches for Wormeley's character by calling him a friend of the Constitution.
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[from Gen. Wash. &c.
1799]
[General Knox at Boston]
[favoured by
R. Wormeley Esq.]
Mount Vernon 22 May 1799
Dear Sir,
Ralph Wormeley Esq.r (who will present this letter to you) carries one of his Sons to Harvard College, to be placed there as a Student. — Being a Stranger in the New England States, I beg leave to introduce him to your Acquaintance & civilities.
He is a Gentleman of Respectability in his own State, — a friend to the Constitution & Government of the Union; — and a person of Information, — qualifications which, I have made myself, with ensure him a ready reception with you. —
Present Mrs Washington's best regards along with mine, to Mrs & Miss Knox; — and be assured of the sincere & affectionate esteem of Yours always
G. Washington
General Knox
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Washington informs Knox that a friend, Ralph Wormeley, is travelling to Boston to enroll his son at Harvard. Washington requests that Knox provide any necessary assistance to Wormeley in this process. Washington vouches for Wormeley's character by calling him a friend of the Constitution.
Date
05/22/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Mount Vernon
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799052240001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
George Washington
Ralph Wormeley
Notable locations
Boston
Mount Vernon
Harvard