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Carthage 7 April 1829

Dear Sir

By this day's mail I received from
you a Judicial commission to hold a special
Term of the Smith Circuit Court commencing
on the first monday in April 1829; Also a regular
Term of said Court commencing on the second
monday of April 1829 in the pace of Nathaniel
W. Williams who has certified to you his inability
to perform that duty. The condition in which
I am placed in relation to the business pending
in the Court, renders it proper that I should
decline an acceptance of the Commission.

For this high and distinguished mark
of your confidence & approbation I beg you
to accept my warmest thanks & be assured
of my sincere friendship & regard

Hr. W. Overton

His Excellency.
Sam. Houston