LS as Secretary of State, signed "Th: Jefferson," one page, 7.5 x 9.5, December 20, 1790. Letter to William Hill, in part: "The President of the United States desiring to avail the Public of your Services as attorney of the United States in and for the North Carolina District, I have now the Honor of enclosing you the Commission, and of expressing to you the Sentiments of perfect Esteem." In very good to fine condition, with neatly repaired splits to intersecting folds.
The recipient, William Hill, was appointed United States district attorney for North Carolina by President George Washington in 1790, news of which was announced here by Jefferson as his Secretary of State. Interestingly, Hill would be appointed judge of the United States District Court for the District of North Carolina by President John Adams at the close of his term, but the designation was withdrawn by President Jefferson.
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