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Sir.
I this day received my appointment to be one of the judges of the federal court for hearing and determining the controversy between the states of Massachusetts and New York: and as the place assigned for holding the court is so convenient to me, i cannot decline the office.
If you think it proper in me to desire the agents of the contending parties to furnish me with a short, state of the dispute between them, i beg the favour of you, Sir, to foreward to them the letter accompanying this otherwise to destroy it.
With profound veneration for the august body, in which you preside, i have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant
G. Wythe
Williamsburg
23 febr. 1785.
His Excellency
Mr. Lee president of Congress.
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Letter 23 Febry 1785
Geo. Wythe
Read 18 March 1785.
Accepting Office of Judge for Feder. Court-
Mess. the of NYork