George Washington Papers

To George Washington from John Hall, 25 September 1789

From John Hall

New York Sepr 25th 1789

sir

As I understand the Judiciary Sistem is nearly concluded I take the liberty to request your attention to an application for the office of Marshall to the District Court of Georgia; any information respecting the confidence which may be reposed in me I beg leave to refer you to the Gentlemen Senators and Representatives from Georgia.1 I have the Honor to be sir your mo. obt and mo. Hble Sert

John Hall

ALS, DLC:GW.

1GW had already made the appointments for state marshals on 24 September. See his list of nominations to the Senate on that date. Hall received no appointment.

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