Early Governors' Papers

Knoxville 22 November 1798

Gentleman

I am Credibly informed, that a very flagrant and outrageous affray, took place the last evening between a certain Thomas House and Cotterill, at John Stones tavern in this town, in which affray I am informed the two combattants have received considerable Wounds.

It is unnecessary for me to remind you Gentlemen, how unwarrantable, and subversive of all peace and decorum such conduct must be, and how dangerous to society such aggressions must prove in the end, if not timely checked suppressed - I therefore call on you gentlemen Jointly to exercise your official authority, and immediately make due enquiry and examination respecting this