To George Washington from William Paterson, 7 November 1795
From William Paterson
New Brunswick [N.J.] 7th Novr 1795.
Sir,
The inclosed paper I received in a letter a few days ago from Mr Pendleton, the Judge of the district court of Georgia; with directions to make such use of it as I should think proper. As the representation it contains may affect the boundary of Georgia, and be unknown to government, I herewith transmit it for your consideration.1
If no attorney general be nominated, I am authorised to declare, that Judge Pendleton of Georgia will accept that appointment. I am, Sir, with great respect, your obedt hb. servt
Wm Paterson.
ALS, NjMoHP.
1. Paterson wrote this letter on the back of the cover of Nathaniel Pendleton’s letter to Paterson. That cover is marked “Martinsburg October 26th.” The letter itself has not been identified.