Early Governors' Papers

State of Tennessee Sevier County

To his Excellency John Sevier, Governniore [sic] in and over said State, and to the Representatives of said County Jentilmen [sic] I am Vere [sic] much obleged [sic] to you for your high opinion of me in appointing me a justice of the peace for said County in abediance [sic] to your appointment I swore in and has served this several years and finds myself Rendred un capable By a sore spot fitt of sickness and a palsy in my Right arm Thare fore I pray you in your Wisdom would Dismiss me and appoint James furgason in my place and I shall Be in Duty Bound to for Ever pray all from your Humble Servant

Adam Willson

September the 6 Day 1799