Early Governors' Papers

Shelbyville 8 May 1827.

To his Excellency W^m Carrol

Sir. We are informed that the office of Enter taker is vacant occasioned by the Pro tem solicitor appointment of Abram Martin Esquire, and we take a pleasure to recommend to your notice James Walker of this County as an applicant, who is altogether qualified to attend to the duties of the office and is a worthy respectable citizen.

yours very respectfully. &c.

Wm Reed John Hornsby Joel H. Wilister Stephen [Meersohne?] John Thompson Thad T Brown Saml Vance Sam.l C. Edgar Joseph Haynes Hugh Davidson Robert Hanah John Bradford

Jno B Dickson Danl McKisick J P McKisick Thomas Davis Robt. Clarke Dabney Ewell Richard Keele Ro P Harrison John Sutton [Piven?] Marshall Smith Arnold R. C. Thompson Knight Dally W. Guy