Early Governors' Papers

Dear sir/

In the year 1799 I Rec.^d the appointment of a Justice of the peace for the County of Montgomery= In which Capacity I have acted to the best of my skills & Judgment ever since till now, Other business Calls my attention, I therefore send forward my resignation, though I Conceive it Necessary for a Magistrate to reside in the Neighborhood that I live in, would name M^r. Jn^o. Stirling to fill the place.- I am sir with Sentiments of high Esteem your Obd^t. Serv^t. &c &c

Ja^s Huling

16 July 1806 -

James Huling esquire Resignation Montgomery County

1806

His Excellency John Seveir [sic] Esquire Knoxville Ten