This being the period prescribed by law, for holding the first term of the Supreme Court of the United States, the Judges met at New-York, the seat of the Federal Government, their respective commissions were read, and they were qualified according to law.
John Jay, appointed Chief Justice, by a commission bearing date the 26th of September, 1789.
Wm. Cushing, appointed one of the Justices, 27th Sept. 1789.
James Wilson, appointed one of the Justices...
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