5113. MARSHALL (John), Hamilton and.—
I learn that [Alexander] Hamilton has
expressed the strongest desire that Marshall
shall come into Congress from Richmond, declaring
that there is no man in Virginia whom
he wishes so much to see there; and I am told
that Marshall has expressed half a mind to
come. Hence I conclude that Hamilton has
plied him well with flattery and solicitation, and
I think nothing better could be done than to
make him a judge.—
To James Madison.
Ford ed., vi, 95.
(Pa.,
1792)
