I have this day learned that a letter¹ from me to Governor Henry of Virginia which was sent by him to Genl Washington with the General's Answer to it,² are to be printed in the history of his life.… Continue Reading From Benjamin Rush, 29 Aug. 1804

I take the liberty to introduce to you Mr Wm E. Horner of Virginia who is attending for the second winter, I believe, the medical believer in Phila.

I yesterday recd a very discouraging letter from Mrs Washington from which I beg leave to trouble you with the following extracts.

Mrs Washington’s mouth having got much better, we commenced the application of the mercurial ointment about ten nights ago.

Whilst I was in Richmond, Mrs Washington commenced the taking of the mercurial pills, and having most unfortunately persevered too long, even after the soreness in the mouth had taken place, a kind of salivation was brought on,… Continue Reading To Benjamin Rush, 26 Dec. 1804

I recd a letter from Mrs Washington last night which has rendered me very unhappy. She appears to be much alarmed at her present state of health, and has described the symptoms very minutely to be submitted to you.… Continue Reading To Benjamin Rush, 25 Nov. 1804

Accept my dear sir, my thanks for your pamphlet containing a short notice of the life of the late Judge Peters, which I have read with great interest and feeling.

I beg your pardon for being so troublesome to you with my letters.

You have indeed misapprenhed me in supposing I intended publickly to defend myself agt the charges contained in genl Washingtons letter to govr Henry. Far from it. I had determined to submit to them in silence.

I am much obliged to your polite & friendly letter which I have just now received.