Early Governors' Papers

Jonesbro 24 November 1796

Sir

Iam induced to Suppose that there will be several Candidates for the appointment of ..... Judges place, John Rhea Esquire is among the Number, as to his Qualifications to fill that office Ineed not mention ^to you as you are very well acquainted with his abilities and General Character ^yourself You will permit me to Observe, that Mr Rhea, in my opinion will be as Very Acceptable if not much to the people at large than any as they perhaps more so than any other person Ihave yet heard of among the number, and Imake no doubt you will use your Interest in having to have him appointed. Ihave the Honor to be sir Your m^o ob. and Hbl, serv^t

J. S.

Honble Wm Cooke & Wm Blount - separately.

Copy of letters to the Honble Cooke & Blount Senators 24 November 1796

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No 10

As to the Campaign yet unpaid by the United States, Ineed not remark any thing to you on that head, as Iam fully sensible you will ^exert your influence to have the same paid finally and fully compensated for.

Ihave the honor to be &c &c

J. Sevier

Copy sent to the Honble [Mess]rs Blount Cooke & Jackson [page torn off] post

Letters to the Honble [William Blount|Wm Blount]] Wm Cooke & Andrew Jackson 12 December 17[96] Post. No 11

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