Early Governors' Papers

Knoxville 19 July 1804

Gentlemen

Your favour of [space] instant with its enclosures I have been duly honored with, and the information therein affoards me much pleasure- Iam happy to find that the Commissioners of Georgia are in such readines to act in conjuncion with those of Tennessee - the Laying off and cutting out the contemplated road I hope will be a great and mutual advan =tages to both states, and be equal to our most sanguine wishes and expectations - our assembly convens on Monday next, at which time it is expected every provision will be made to forward this desireable object, and Imake no doubt our Commissioners will be ready to meet you on the 15th of August at James Vans. If they should not Iwill advise you of the same previous to the time of your meeting, and you may rest assured Gentlemen, that every exertion will be made to facilitate and forward the busines- Iwill forward by tomorrows mail the letters to Col^o Meigs and Major McCray

I am &c &

W^m Barnet esq^r and B. Harris esq^rs Commissioners