Early Governors' Papers

Monroe 12 March 1818.

The Governor of the State of Tennessee.

The undersigned represent to your Excellency, that Nathaniel W Williams esquire contemplates resigning his office of Judge for the third Circuit, previous to the commencement of the fall term: That Jacob C. Isacks esquire, of Winchester, has after much persuasion, con sented to accept the appointment thus vacated, if conferred upon him. Mr. Isacks, it is believed, is well qualified to discharge the duties of the office - his legal information, is substantial and extensive - his character, as a man of honesty, integrity, good moral habits, and industry, is unexceptionable: in short; it is believed, no one would be found willing to accept the appointment, so well qualified to perform the duties thereof.

The undersigned hope that their anxiety to have this highly responsible office filled by a man of ability equal to its importance, together with their long acquaintance with mr. Isacks as a lawyer, and man, will be esteemed a sufficient apoligy for this note.

John Patron Adam Huntsman Nath W Williams James Finney James Badgers