Early Governors' Papers

Knoxville 27th February 1797

Gentleman

Your letter by M.^r Newport and Major Womack Came duly to hand. The secretary of the department of War has given orders that your settlements may remain until the time is run, at what time that will be done I cant at present inform you, perhaps in the Course of the ensuing summer

Your Commissioners have discharged their trust with great fidelity and has made use of their utmost exertions in behalf of your interest and Welfare -

I have the honor to be &c &c

(Signed)

J. Sevier

The inhabitants of Powels Valley -