Early Governors' Papers

Knoxville 27^th August 1803

Dear Sir,

I have received Official information that the President by Proclamation has required the members of Congress to convene on the 17^th of October next. The late "Convention with the French Republic involving a Cession of Louisiana" which is to be submitted to Congress is a subject very important to the interests of the United States, and to the Western Country in particular - Tennessee ought to be fully represented at the commencement of the Session.

It is certain that you are again elected a Representative I would therefore request you not to wait for the Official Notification of your Election, as it might probably not reach you in time after the returns from the votes are counted out by the several counties are exam shall are ex amined by the legislature

I am &c

Archibald Roane

D^r William Dickson