Early Governors' Papers

M^cMinnville July 8^th 1819

To his Excellency Joseph M^cMinn

The undersigned being informed that Tho^s J. Campbell formerly attorney general for this solicitorial district has resigned that appointment recommend James Rogers Esq^r at this place as a very competent person to fill the appointment perform the duties of that office, M^r Rogers ability, experience & indefatigable attention to business will ensure the government to be represented to the satisfaction of all Concerned.

James Rucks S. D. Rowan Will Armstrong