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Covington
Jany 7 1831

Dear Sir
I am informed that the Company of Cavalry
of Dickson County drew arms from that portion
aloted [sic] to the state of Tennessee and not having
equiped [sic] themselves have not used them - I have
no hesitation in stating to you, that the Tipton
Troop are well equiped [sic] and all they need are
arms, and I assure you too, that any security that
may be required can e given by Capt. W^m Harper
who commands the Company - Will you be so
indulgent as to authorise Capt Harper to
apply for those arms & oblige

Your friend
J Tipton

N.B. I was yesterday gratified Clerk of the
Circuit Court of Tipton County & consequently
the Office of Principal Surveyor of the
11 District is vacant - The Office by law
will close the 1^st Augt and therefore the
importance of a successor. I take the liberty
of recommending for that appointment John
D. Graham, a Deputy of mine well qualified
to perform the duties &c - I presumed there will be no
contention for the appointment
J Tipton