Early Governors' Papers

State of Tennessee Nov^r 23^d 1798

We whose names are undersigned being acquainted with John. C: Hamilton law knowledge, do certify that he is quallified [sic] to practise as an Attorney in the several Courts, Superior as well as inferior in this State. Given under our hands the Day & Year above Written.

David Campbell Andrew Jackson Archibald Roane

His Excellency Governor Sevier

1799

John. C. Hamilton

Licinse [sic] issued 15 January 1799. and Recorded

sent p. post

M^r. Speaker & Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,

We herewith send you a petition which we have this day received from Jno. C. Hamilton ^with the documents accompanying it & which we have referred to the Committee of propositions & greivances, & send to you for concurrance

Wm. Blount S.S.

By order G. Roulstone CS.