To George Washington from John Laurance, 30 November 1796

The Legislature of the State of New York, having appointed me a Senator, to represent that State in the Senate of the United States, in the Room of Mr King; it has become necessary, for me, to resign my Office of District Judge of the United States, for New York District, which I now do; and shall consider myself after this day, as no longer in that Station. I am With great Respect Your obedt Servant