McMinn_Letter_149_48744

Vernon 29^th August 1820

Dear Sir

M^r James R Mcmeans Esqr the Solicitor for the twelfth district tells me that he will send on his resegntion to you by next male [sic], as such you will have to appoint some person to fill the Vacancy. M^r James Scott who lives in our Town will apply to you for that appointment in a few days. he is a young man of fine Morrals [sic] and very good abillities and I think will fill the place with credit. I should be truly glad if he should be ^so fortunat [sic] as to get that appointment I do verily believe if you were acquainted with him you

would have no hesitation in give =ing [sic] him the appointment

Dear Sir believe me to be you sincere friend

W Phillip shff for Hickman County

Joseph M^cMinn Esqr

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His Excellency Joseph McMinn Esq^r Murfreesborough Ten

1820

Male [sic]