[355] The Fairfax purchase. See infra, chap. v.
[356] Marshall to Washington, Aug. 31, 1795; Washington MSS., Lib. Cong.
[357] See infra, chap. v.
[358] Executive Journal, U.S. Senate, i, 81, 82. And see Washington's Diary: Lossing, 166. Carrington held both of these offices at the same time.
[359] Referring to Marshall's title as General of Virginia Militia. He was called "General" from that time until he became Chief Justice of the United States.
[360] Washington to Carrington, Oct. 9, 1795; Writings: Ford, xiii, 116.
[361] Carrington to Washington, Oct. 2, 1795; MS., Lib. Cong.
[362] Ib.
[363] Carrington to Washington, Oct. 8, 1795; MS., Lib. Cong.
[364] Ib., Oct. 13, 1795; MS., Lib. Cong.