Early Governors' Papers

Knoxville 17 August 1797

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Sir

I was absent when yours of last evening came forward Otherways I should have done Myself the honor to have replyed [sic] ^of replying immeadiately. I thank you Col^o. Butler for his politeness in offering to lay before me as Chiefe [sic] Magistrate of the state, the address intended to the people who have intruded on the indian lands, how far such a business may come within my province I am not at present able to say, but will be happy to have an interview with you the Colonel the Col.^o the time he has proposed, in order to become more acquainted with the business. Circumstances - I have the honor to be &c

Signed

John Sevier

Colonel ^Thomas (in pencil) Butler

Letter to Col.^o Butler 19th of August 1797

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of the United States; flattering myself that by the means of such comply[page damaged] You will meet all the indulgence the Circumstances and the Nature of the case your situations will admit. Iam happy to inform you that the officer to whom this the business is consigned, is possessed of Humanity, benevolence, and moderation, and ^Ihave no doubt will render you all the services his station duties will enable him to extend -

Ihave the honor to be with due consideration your most obedt and Hbl servt

The inhabitants settled on the Indian lands

Knoxville 19 August 1797

inclosed is a copy of a letter intended to be addressed to the inhabitants settled on the indian lands, in which you will discover my advice and sense of that business -

Ihave the honor &c

Signed

John Sevier

Col^o Thomas Butler

I have hitherto entertained a high opinion of the two young officers, and it w be assured, it will not affoard [sic] me any pleasure to see either of them Criminated, for any [mere?] conduct in office - inclosed is a copy of the Judges complaint -

I have the honor to be sir with very great & sincere esteem your m^o. obed.^t Hbl serv^t.

Lieu^t. Col. Tho. Butler commanding in Tennessee

1798

Gov John Sevier to Col^o Butler

1798

15 February 1798

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Generally,- but this sir, you may be assured I shall not do; ^under existing circumstances It is distant from my thoughts, to do any thing that might Occasion any ^unjust Irritation ^in to the officers of the General Government, having no doubt generally speaking, they are well disposed to serve this State-

I have the honor to be with due respect - your obed.^t and Hbl serv^t

J. Sevier

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Lieu^t. Col^o Butler

P. soldier

17 February 1798

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