1To George Washington from Silas W. Arnett, 29 April 1790 (Washington Papers)
The Judicial system being extended to North Carolina, I take the liberty of offering my services to the United States as their attorney for that district. I have practiced law in that State near seven years & feel a confidence in my abilities to discharge the duties of the office. The honorable Hugh Williamson (who represents the district wherein I live) & the other representatives from the...