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Williamson County February 4th 1802

Dear sir

On viewing the Act of Assembly for
appointing Entry takers. I find the clerk to be
the Legal channel through whom to notify the
Governor my refusal to act, for that purpose
I herewith enclose you my Commission -
The law haveing made no provision for recommen
-dations in such cases- & as that trust was
confided to me by the Legislature - I take the
Liberty to recommend to his Excellencys notice M^r
John Johnson Jun^r as a Gentleman well
qualified to fill that office. and one who has
signified his willingness to serve - please let
this accompany yr Certificate

Yours respectfully

Am Maury