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Washington, George, 1732-1799 [Appointment of Robert Morris as judge of district court in New Jersey]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04421 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Document signed Date: 28 August 1790 Pagination: Order a Copy

Countersigned by Thomas Jefferson. The words "By the President" are written in Jefferson's hand. Endorsed on verso by James Kinsey, stating that Robert Morris appeared on 10 September 1790 and took the oath of office as Judge of the district court of New Jersey. On parchment. Faded with ink decay at top. One black and white seated engraving of Washington included.

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Kinsey, James, 1731-1803
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806

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