Early Governors' Papers

Ordinance Department Washington Sept^r 1^st 1827

Sir

A general apportionment of arms, under the act of 1808 for arming the Militia; has recently been made. And I have the honor to transmit herewith, a printed copy of the Regulations under which, these arms are apportioned and distributed; and which contains a state= =ment of the number apportioned, and now due to the State of Tennessee.-

These arms are now ready for delivery; and I have to request, that the wishes of the State, as it regards the pro= =portion of the different kinds of arms desired, and of the places at which you may desire them to be delivered; may be communicated to Major. S. Churchill, who commands the U. S. Arsenal at

Nashville, Aug^t. 17 1835.

Sir;

I understand that Nicholas A Pryor of this place is an applicant for the appointment of Midshipman. Young Mr. Pryor was born and brought up here, and has always conducted himself with propriety.

His appointment wold be pleasing to many, among whom is

Most respectfully Your Ob^t. Serv^t

W^m. Carroll

Hon: M Dickinson, Washington City.