McMinn_Letter_065_48454

Nashville Jany 14^th 1818

D^r Sir,

I hope you are enjoying good Health, we have no news.

the Death of Judge Roane has excited much concern, who is to be his Successor, is a subject of much enquiry, for my own part Sir, you know I never have entruded, or trouble^d you with my Opinion, relative to those duties which devolve on the Executive, But on the present occasion I hope you will pardon the liberty I take, in Recommending to ^yr consideration. Tho^s Emmerson Esq^r, as a suitable Character to succeed our departed Friend Judge Roane. I feel confident

he would be highly acceptable. indeed all I hear Speak on the subject. wish your Attention may be turn^d to wards him

Accept Sir the Assurances of my highest regard

R C Foster

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R C Foster

17 January 1819

Subject Judge Roanes Successor

His Excellency Gov. M^cMinn

Murphreysborough