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In this signed letter, President Washington appoints Charles Cotesworth Pinckney to the position of Minister Plenipotentiary for the United States of America to the Republic of France.

In this personal note, President Washington welcomes Charles Cotesworth Pinckney back to the United States, and invites him for a visit on his way home to Charleston. Mrs. Pinckney, Miss Pinckney, Mrs. Washington and Miss Custis are mentioned.

In this private letter, George Washington asks if either Charles Cotesworth Pinckney or Edward Rutledge will accept the office of Associate Justice on the United States Supreme Court (recently vacated by John Rutledge).

Signed duplicate of a letter written to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney by President Washington expressing sympathy and offering assistance on the event of the fire of June 13-14, 1796.

In this signed letter, President Washington presents queries regarding the possibility of a French invasion of the United States. Included in the topics of his questions to the Majors General are: likely location of French attack, weaponry needed for…

Letter from E. Rutledge to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, page 1