Early Governors' Papers

Carthage. 4 March 1825.

Sir

I am about to remove from this place, wish therefore to resign the office of Surveyor for Smith County - B. F. Martin Esqr has been my deputy, I respectfully sugest [sic] the propriety of making him Surveyor- believe that the appointment will give general satisfaction

Very Respectfully Yr. Obt. Svt Robt J Chester

His Exc^y William Carroll Gov.

Martin Comm^d 22 Mar 1825