Washington, George, 1732-1799 to John Marshall
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07879 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1796/07/15 Pagination: 3 p. + addr. 22.9 x 18.7 cm Order a Copy
Regarding the position of Surveyor General & problems in filling the post. In part: "...A gentleman well qualified to discharge the duties of this office was approached, but he has declined to accept it." Washington goes on to discuss the qualities needed for the post and the difficulty in finding someone able to carry out the responsibilities of the Surveyor General and asks Marshall, confidentially, if he has anyone to reccomend for the position..
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