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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC07879 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1796 |
| Title | George Washington to John Marshall about the position of Surveyor General |
| Date | 15 July 1796 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Recipient | Marshall, John |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document |
| Content Description | Regarding the position of Surveyor General & problems in filling the post. In part: "...A gentleman well qualified to discharge the duties of this office was approached, but he has declined to accept it." Washington goes on to discuss the qualities needed for the post and the difficulty in finding someone able to carry out the responsibilities of the Surveyor General and asks Marshall, confidentially, if he has anyone to recommendfor the position.. |
| Subjects | Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Surveying President Government and Civics |
| People | Washington, George (1732-1799) Marshall, John (1755-1835) |
| Place written | Mount Vernon, Virginia |
| Theme | The Presidency; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Signer of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |