Early Governors' Papers

Nashville May 13^th 1816

Dear sir

The great disproportion, be =tween the pay & duties of a circuit Judge under the laws of the state of Tennessee, compels me to abandon the toils of the office, & resort to other means, for the support of my family.

I therefore send you my resignation, in order that the burdens may be bourn, by some person, whose circumstances, will render a smaller sacrafice necessary upon the altar of the public than I have made

yours with Esteem &c

W^m Kelly

His Excy Joseph McMinn

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His Excellency Joseph McMinn Governor of Tenn Knoxville

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William Kelley Resignation accepted 18 June 1816