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[Document, 1789 July 05]

1. [Document, 1789 July 05]

Name: Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 05, 1789
Summary: He understands his name is being considered, along with Jay's, to become Secretary of the Treasury. While he feels unequal to the Secretaryship, he does feel that he would be a good Comptroller of the Treasury, and suggests Jay might find it possible ...
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[Document, 1789 July 14]

2. [Document, 1789 July 14]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806 (Addressee)
Date: July 14, 1789
Summary: He is surprised his name (Jay's) is being considered for a Treasury post, particularly since he would take no pleasure in such employments. Since Jay is not head of Treasury, he does not feel in a position to recommend Pettit, however he has mentioned...
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