To George Washington from John Berrien, 16 January 1794
From John Berrien
Savannah [Ga.] Jany 16th 1794
Sir,
By the unfortunate death of Major Forsyth, the Office of Federal Marshall of this State has become vacant—I beg leave to offer myself a Candidate for that appointment.1 I am Sir, with profound veneration & respect Your Most Obt huml. Servant
John Berrien
ALS, DLC:GW.
1. On the death of Robert Forsyth, see n.1 of James Hendricks to GW, 15 January. Berrien, the current surveyor of customs at Savannah, Ga., did not receive the appointment (GW to U.S. Senate, 5 March).