Early Governors' Papers

Covington Jany 7 1831

Dear Sir I am informed that the Company of Cavalry of Dickson County drew arms from that portion aloted [sic] to the state of Tennessee and not having equiped [sic] themselves have not used them - I have no hesitation in stating to you, that the Tipton Troop are well equiped [sic] and all they need are arms, and I assure you too, that any security that may be required can e given by Capt. W^m Harper who commands the Company - Will you be so indulgent as to authorise Capt Harper to apply for those arms & oblige

Your friend J Tipton

N.B. I was yesterday gratified Clerk of the Circuit Court of Tipton County & consequently the Office of Principal Surveyor of the 11 District is vacant - The Office by law will close the 1^st Augt and therefore the importance of a successor. I take the liberty of recommending for that appointment John D. Graham, a Deputy of mine well qualified to perform the duties &c - I presumed there will be no contention for the appointment J Tipton