Early Governors' Papers

Knoxville 17th February 1798

Sir

Yours of the 4 Instant by M^r Nelson, is now before me. previous to the receit of your favor, I had Summoned, the Attorny [sic] Generals to attend at this place on the 14 Instant in order to aid me in their Counsel, respecting the delivery books of and papers of Martin Armstrongs office, being removed out of the State- two of the Attorneys have attended (to wit) Lowry, & Hamilton, And there [sic] report I do myself the honor to inclose you -

You will therefore observe that you are not by to suffer by any means to suffer the books and papers to be taken out of this State observing

State of Tennessee

Knoxville 17 September 1798

Sir

It affoards [sic] me great pleasure to have it in my power to transmit to you, sundry resolutions entered into by four Companies of Cavalry and mounted Infantry belonging to the District of Washington together with an address from Captains Gillispie & Nelson -

You will discern sir, that they have tendered their services to the President, provided the same should become necessary, and be assured, that the officers and privates, will do honor both to their Country and Selves, Should they have an opportunity of rendering the Same - You may ^also expect with certainty, that four more companies from this State, of the same kind, will be ready to turn out on the Shortest notice - I have the honor to be sir, with every sentiment of respect Your m^o. ob. Serv.^t

John Sevier

John Adams Esquire President of the United States}