Whereas the office of one of the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States is at present vacant, Now Know Ye, that reposing espeical Trust and Confidence in the Wisdom, Uprightness and Learning of Bushrod Washington of Virginia— I do appoint him one of the Associate Justices of the said Supreme Court of the United States, and do authorize and empower him to execute and fulfil the Duties of that Office according to the Constitution and Laws of the said United States; and to have and to hold the said office with all the Powers, Privileges and Emoluments to