Early Governors' Papers

to fill the office in such a manner, as will do justice to the State & reflect credit on himself, and considering at this particular crisis of his life, how desireable such a situation would be , I cannot but feel warmly solicitous for his success.

With high respects

Your Friend & Obt Sert.

W Stoddert.

Wm Stoddert for D. S. Jennings & Wm B MIller

Paid 12 1/2

His Excellency Sam: Houston Nashville