To John Marshall
Mt Vernon Augt 10. 1818
My dear Sir
Mrs Hamilton has passed a fortnight with us lately & recd from me the letters in the enclosed list which are marked by a Cross.1 I had no others. Will you have the goodness at yr leisure to look amongst the letters in your possess. for the balance & forward them to her?
I recd your letter respecting Mr Wydown who was unanimously recommended by the Standing Committee a<s> the Best for Ordonnation. We thought as you did of Mr Wheaton's Conduct. I am my dr Sir very sincerely & affely yrs
Bush. Washington
I hope your Anticipation as to the Georgia trip will not be realized.
Source Note
Copy, in BW's hand, ViMtvL: Bushrod Washington Family Papers. BW docketed the letter, "Augt. 10 1818 Ch. Just. Marshall."
1. The enclosed list has not yet been found.
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