Received letter of 18th November, congratulates him on appointment. If he comes to New York in January, his arrival will be timely. He is happy to learn Massachusetts district court writs will issue in name of President, and that he agrees with Jay in this regard. The statute does not authorize judges of Supreme Court to fix a seal for the Circuit Courts. This will have to wait until the entire cou rt can consider the matter. As no person mentioned by Law to administer oath of office, Jay took his before the Chief Justice of New York. In addition to Tucker there are other candidates for the Clerkship; Jay will consult with Associate Justices before deciding. It would be advisable that the Clerk appointed reside at the seat of government, and that he be available to attend sessions before Court sits. It will be necessary to establish rules of practice, for admission of attorneys, and the form of writs.
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United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829