Early Governors' Papers

Huntingdon Feby. 19th 1828.

Honl Samuel Houston

Dear Sir

My friend William F. Withers Esqr having determined to become a candidate for the appointment of Attorney General to fill the Vacancy accasioned by the resignation of Hugh W. Dunlap Esqr I take the liberty of recommending him as a person qualified to fill the Vacancy. his character for respectability has never been Questioned, and should you give him the opportunity I believe he will faithfully discharge the duties thereof with ability and fidelity And you will in the mean time be doing a favour, long to be remembered by your friend

And Humble Servant

Edward Gwin

E Gwinn for Wm F Withers

Huntingdon Te Feby 20 1828

Paid 12 1/2

Honl Saml Houston Nashville Tenn.

Mail

Huntingdon Tennessee 19th Feby. 1828

Honble Samuel Houston

Dr Sir

Our mutual friend Col. McClellan by last mail informed me that Hugh W Dunlap Esqr had determined to resign the app= =ointment of Attorney General for this district; and although this may appear rather premature, I tender mysef as a candidate for the appointment unassisted by personal interest or influential friends, my qu= alifications are better knon to you than I could de= scribe them and for respectabiity and standing I am indebted to such as followed me from Alab= =ama. Should you believe that by bestowing the appointment on me you will discharge that duty you owe to yourself and country the confidence reposed will not I hope be entirely misplaced and the favour will be greatfuly remembered

by your Obdt H. S.v.t

Wm F Withers

Huntingdon Te } Paid 12 1/2 Feby 20 1828

Honbl Samuel Houston Nashville Ten

Wm F Withers Application for the Office of Dist Attoy