Request to President Washington for Fitch's appointment
Sir
Mr. Morris has communicated
to me his intentions of immediately re-
signing the office of Marshall of this
district. Should that be the case, I
beg leave to suggest, that it would
be very convenient for the Marshall
to reside near Lake Champlain, as the
principle business of the district court origi
nates there. I take the liberty to recom-
mend Jabez G. Fitch as a suitable per-
son to suceed Mr. Morris. He resides
at Vergennes. has some time ser-
ved as deputy Marshall. should his
appointment meet your approbation, I
flatter myself he will discharge the duties
of the Office with fidelity. I have the
honor to be, with the highest sentiments
of esteem, your Excelencys obed. Sev.
Saml Hitchcock
Manchester May 16, 1794