Early Governors' Papers

Knoxville 17th January 1805

Gentlemen

Ido myself the honor of enclosing you a copy of the act for opening the navigation of the N^o fork & holeston rivers, By an act of the Virginia Legislature on the same subject, Francis Preston, William King and Henry S^t John Dixon Esq^rs are appointed Commissioners on the part of that State, who will act in conjunction with you - It is expected and earnestly wished that ^hoped you will take the earliest opportunity of carry^g into effect so desirable and [...ful?] an object [?] endeavor as soon as possible to remove the obstructions that have so long been complained of by our neighboring Citizens living in the state of Virginia. every aid in the power of the Executive will be affoarded on you on the occasion

I have the honor to be &c

Walter King John Alexander & W^m Bradly esq^rs