Early Governors' Papers

wishes for your individual, and domestic happiness ~

J. Wharton Chairman

His Exc^y Archibald Rhoane [sic] Gov^r state of Tennessee

Jan^y. 14.^th 1819.

Sir.

I have ^just heard of the death of our worthy friend Judge Roane- I have been reflecting who ought to succeed him from East Tennessee- With the exception of H. L. White Esq^r, I do not of know another better qualified than M^r Tho. Emmerson.

yrs respectfully

J. Wharton

His Excellency J. M^cMinn Murfreesborough Ten

In regard to appointing a successor to Judge Roane on the Superior bench

J Wharton

17 January 1819

Subject Judge Roanes successor