Early Governors' Papers

Augusta, 12^th Sep^r 1800.

Dear sir,

My nephew, M^r Isaac Watkins, and Colonel Whisly, have engaged to make observations to ascertain the best root [sic] for a Road from your state to this; and Ihave requested them to wait upon your Excellency for advice and information upon the subject

My colleague in this business, Judge Carnes, informs me that he wrote to you last year, advising you of our appointment, and its object; and you will now oblige us by letting us know if any thing has been done on your part.

I am, sir, your Excellency's ob^t sv^t

Geo Watson

Gov^r Seveir.

William [lida?] William [?] Joseph Cummings Jnr A. Glasgow John Jenkins James H Gaines Alexr Glen William Greene James Harbert William Hatly A. S. Price M P. Baldwin Patrick Huit Jas Grasy Jeramiah Shenton Walter Preston Randolph Ramsey George Watson Larkin Ramsey Bradley [?]