Early Governors' Papers

Nashville May 5. 1824

Dear Sir,

Inclosed you will find the resignation of Sam^l Wilson as Surveyor General of the 9^th District as well as his recommendation of William L Petty as qualified for the office.

M^r Petty having produced other testimonials of his character and capacity, and no other person applying for the office, I have determined to give him the pro-tem appoinment. He has in his possession a bond with security, on the delivery of which be pleased to hand him a commission.

The inclosed militia return was received a few days since.

M^r McKinny has accepted the office of Special Judge.

I expect Evander to spend the evening with me, in company of some of our best belles-

Yours truly

W^m Carroll

Lexington Apl 14th 1824

Dr Sir

Enclosed I send you my resig =nation and introduce to you Mr William L. Petty a youg [sic] man of first rate Mathiu-matical [sic] knowledge and the Gentleman that has done the business of the District for better than two years. and I have no hesitation in saying that he would render more satis faction to the people of the District than any other person that could fill the apointment should you think proper to give him the apointment: you will confer a favour on a worthy young man and oblige your obedient servant

Sam Wilson