Early Governors' Papers

Sir-

Your letter of the 2 April I received by M.^r Maclin Saturday evening, defered [sic] answering it, til I had wrote M^r Simmons the accountant of the War departmt [sic] upon that subject, which seems at present to have an aspect, as tho I was inattentive to the pay of the Militia, and of consequence to the interest of the State; which I can assure you is not the case. And you may defend that my conduct has been as you express, circumspect and impartial."

To M^r Simmons I have sent a letter this day by M^r Cowan, pointing out to him ware [sic] the estimate for the services of Major Johnson and one may be found, with my report accom panying it. A Copy of which you may inspect

Knoxville June 6^th 1798

D^r Sir

I thought to have call^d when you But time will not admit as the shower has overtaken me Before at M^r Cowans on my way to see you and as soon as it is over I must cross the River - according to promise this is to report to your Excellency the Result of our Company which was to Continue as a Company are Equipped as soon as it was in their hower

I am with Sentiments of Respect your Excellency's Hum^l ser^t

Rob^t Boyd

His Excellency John Sevier Esqr