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To George Washington from William Nelson, Jr., 26 August 1791

From William Nelson, Jr.

Westover [Va.] 26 August 1791. Resigns as U.S. attorney in expectation of a state judicial appointment that Virginia law rendered “incompatible with an office under the foederal government.”

ALS, DNA: RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters.

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