20 March 1789

GW at Mount Vernon. Merchant Hudson Muse wrote a letter in which he lauded his own Naval accomplishments and sought to be continued in the position of Naval Officer for the district of Rappahannock River. Physician Thomas Ruston wrote a letter of introduction for surveyor John Churchman in order to help him meet GW. Churchman intended to find a way to ascertain longitude while at sea.

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20 March 1789
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