Early Governors' Papers

Nashville March 7^th 1824

Dear Sir

I received within the last week the resignation of John Anderson the surveyor of Sullivan county; also a number of letters recommending as his successor John Anderson Jr. and Abraham Greeg- Mes^rs Gammon & McClelland, Genl King, John Rhea and many others speak in the highest terms of the integrity and capacity of Greeg- I have therefore determined to appoint him; and request that you will be pleased to forward him a commission as soon as convenient.

Major Smith informing me that in three weeks from the opening of his office, he had rec.^d about forty five thousand dollars, a great portion of which, was in U.S. notes-specie and Southern paper.

As I expect to go up the first good day, I shall add nothing further.

Yours Truly

W^m Carroll