Otis, Harrison G., 1765-1848 to John Lowell Jr. re: Adam's appointment of the "Midnight Judges"
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05588.03 Author/Creator: Otis, Harrison G., 1765-1848 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1801/02/18 Pagination: 1 p. + addr. + FF 25 x 20.2 cm Order a Copy
Adam's attempt to appoint federal judges before Jefferson's inauguration. Mentions appointments of Justices Lowell (Chief justice of the 1st Circuit), Bourne and Jere: Smith (Associate Justices of same), John Davis (district judge), himself ("H.G.O") (D.A.). He concludes "It is presumable the appointments will be concurred in. Mr. Parson is also nominated Attorney General of the United States."
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