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Apologizes for an article lately published listing the offices which Washington offered to him (John Marshall), with which he had nothing to do; the writer of the article, who obtained no information directly or indirectly from Marshall, "was unquestionably actuated by a wish to serve me and by resentment at the various malignant calumnies that have been so profusely bestowed on me." Original in the Washington Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

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Is pleased with John Marshall's election to the Congress even though by a small majority; discusses the elections; asks him to inform him of the election results when all are known. Original is privately owned.

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Will communicate the enclosures of Washington's last letter to Colonel Edward Carrington and Colonel William Heth when they arrive in town; comments upon the elections and the unexpected defeat of Colonel George Hancock and Major Haywood; discusses the composition of the new state legislature; and upon France's declaration of war upon Austria and its consequences. Original in the Washington Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

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Discusses military appointments and recommends several officers, including Colonel John Cropper, General George Rogers Clark, General Thomas Posey, Colonel James Breckenbridge, Colonel Callohill Minnis, General Robert Porterfield of Augusta, General Joseph Blackwell of Fauquier, and Colonel Joseph Swearingean of Berkley; comments upon the death of Mr. Patrick Henry. Original is located in the Washington Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

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Was unable to return the enclosed letter because he was out of town and his happy that Washington is not displeased that it was not transmitted to Colonel John Cropper; has just received Washington's second letter to that gentleman and will forward it immediately. Original is located in the Washington Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

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Indenture signed by Thomas Lord Fairfax leasing lands in the Manor of Leeds in Fauquier County, Virginia to Jesse Norman. Indenture of Isaac Arnold and Elija Arnold assigning the title of the Manor of Leeds to James K. Marshall. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.

Scope and Contents Encloses a blank power of attorney in order to transfer and draw dividends upon his Pennsylvania Bank Stock which Mr. Pleasant has just remitted him; discusses land sales and the Manor of Leeds; discusses political situation and how the next election will affect their affairs; comments upon domestic unrest in regards to foreign affairs: " I look forward with more apprehension than I have ever done to the future political events of our country;" has just been informed of the total English...

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Congratulates him on his marriage; the newspapers report Philadelphia mourning the death of General Washington; hopes that moderation and toleration will succeed the violence of the last session of Congress; party strife exasperates Pennsylvania; the Governor has threatened to turn out of office every man who voted against him. Location of original is unknown.