Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Edward Carrington
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05310 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 December 1795 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; 23 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy
Thanks him for earlier letters. Discusses official appointments. States that the Senate has denied the appointment of John Rutledge as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Informs that the Department of War is still unfilled and he is waiting for more information before he fills either appointment. Marked private on first page.
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