Early Governors' Papers

Williamson County February 4th 1802

Dear sir

On viewing the Act of Assembly for appointing Entry takers. I find the clerk to be the Legal channel through whom to notify the Governor my refusal to act, for that purpose I herewith enclose you my Commission - The law haveing made no provision for recommen -dations in such cases- & as that trust was confided to me by the Legislature - I take the Liberty to recommend to his Excellencys notice M^r John Johnson Jun^r as a Gentleman well qualified to fill that office. and one who has signified his willingness to serve - please let this accompany yr Certificate

Yours respectfully

Am Maury

Abraham Murry's [sic] refusal to act as Entry Taker for Williamson County

1802

The Clerk of Williamson

Williamson Cty. Feby 4^th 1802

D^r Sir)

On Viewing the Act of Assembly for appointment Entry takers - I fuind the Clerk to be the Legal channel through whom to notify the governor my refusal to act; for that purpose I herewith enclose you my Commission - The Law having made no provision for recommen -dations in such cases - & as that trust was confided to me by the Legislature - I take the Liberty to recommend to his Excellencys Notice M^r John Johnson Jun^r as a Gentleman well qualified to fill that office - and one who has dignified is willingness to serve - please let this accompany y^r Certificate

Your respectfully Am Maury

Abraham Murry's [sic] refusal to Act as Entry Taker for Williamson County

1802

The Clerk of Williamson