Early Governors' Papers

Knoxville 13 January 1797

Sir

M^r Abraham Martin on his way to Cumberland near S^o W^e point lost a black horse four white legs nearly to the hams, and n a bald face near five feet high, if any brand not remembered

M^r Martin is of the opinion he was stolen by the Indians as he followed the track to one of their old Crossing places - please to make inquiry in the nation, and obtain him if possible

I have the honor to be with respect & Esteem Your m.^o obed.^t serv.^t

J Sevier

Silas Dinsmore Esq.^r