Early Governors' Papers

Carthage, 5^th. August 1831.

Gen^l. William Carroll Governor of the State of Tennessee-

Dear Sir - The undersigned, judge of the Circuit Courts for the third judicial circuit hereby notified you, that within four days past he has been afflicted with the Rheumatism. The attack is so severe that he is now confined to his room, and will be unable to attend and hold the ensuing terms of the Circuit courts in said Circuit, without endangering his health - The fall term of the courts in said circuit commences at Sparta on the third Monday in this month.

I am dear Sir, respectfully Nath. W. Williams

Aug 13 v

[illegible?] [Wala?] [Jackea?] [Treadess?] Smith

Carthage 5 Aug^t 1831

Genl. Will^m Carroll Governor &C. Dear Sir, The honorable Nath. W. Williams, being confined to his bed by an attack of Rheumatism, and being unable to use his pen, has directed me, as clerk of the Circuit court for Smith County, in his name, to notify you of his indisposition, and of his inability to set out on his circuit, which commences at Sparta on the 3^d Monday in this month-

I am dear Sir respectfully yr. mo ob^t. Will^m Hart

Carthage Ten. Aug 6. 1831

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Gen^l William Carroll Governor of the State of Ten^e.

Nashville

Nath^l. W. Williams Aug^t 5. 1831. can't hold court.