From John Jay to George Washington, 29 June 1795
To George Washington (private)
New York 29 June 1795
My dear Sir
The enclosed contains my Resignation of the office of chief Justice—1 I cannot quit it, without again expressing to You my acknowledgments for the Honor you conferred upon me by that appointment; and for the repeated marks of Confidence & Attention for which I am indebted to You.
It gives me pleasure to recollect and reflect on these circumstances—to indulge the most sincere wishes for your Health and Happiness—and2 to assure you of the perfect Respect Esteem and Attachment with which I am Dear Sir Your obliged & affectionate Friend and Servant
John Jay
The President of the United States
ALS, DLC: Washington (EJ: 10646). Letter marked “private” in top left corner. Dft, NNC (EJ: 08458). The letter contains the enclosure, JJ to GW, 29 June 1795, LbkC, N: Governor’s Lbk. 1, (EJ: 03317). , 18: 272.
1. JJ’s enclosed resignation reads as follows:
Having been elected Governor of the State of new York, & the first Day of next month being assigned for my entering on the Execution of that office, it is proper that I should, and therefore I do hereby resign the office of chief Justice of the united States.
The repeated marks of national confidence with which I have been honored, have made deep and lasting impressions on my
HeartMind and Heart. Permit me to assure You Sir! that no change of Situation will ever abate my Attachment to the united States, or to You— I have the Honor to be &c &c:
2. Here in the draft, JJ excised “for opportunities of”.