February 1, 1788 - Letter. Harrison Randolph, Dinwiddie [County, Virginia] to Henry Tazewell, Williamsburg. Writes to Tazewell, who was recently appointed judge of the district court, requesting his recommendation to a district court clerkship.
CWF Rockefeller Library, Special Collections - SCMS 1931.4

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Dinwiddie Feb 1st 1788

Sir

I have just heard that an Act passed
last Session of Assembly establishing District
Courts and that you were one of the Judges.

I therefore take the liberty of asking your
assistance in procuring the Appointment
of Clerk, to one those which will held on
the south side of James river. I was the
eldest of those who were so unfortunate as
to be in the Secretary's Office unprovided for,
when the revolution took place, after seven
Service: Mr Everard's Certificate of that, and
my being qualified for the business I have
taken care to preserve. I flatter myself
under these circumstances and being totally
destitute of any thing to support myself
and family I shall stand recommended
to your notice.

I am with the greatest respt
your mo. obt huml sert

Harrison Randolph

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H. Randolph

PETERSBURG FEB. 21 PAID, 2.16
The Honble
Henry Tazewell esq p[er] post Williamsburg