Early Governors' Papers

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