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Knoxville 2.^d April 1797

Sir

In a report from the Secretary of the Treasury of
the United States, I observe he has stated sundry
claims for militia services filed in the office of the
Accountant of the War department performed in the
years 1794, 1795, & 1796. performed within the
States of Georgia and Kentucky, but no mention
is made of any Claims for similar services
rendered done within the state of Tennessee.

One of the members of Congress has also
informed me, that the Secretary of War told him
him, that no papers relative to Our or Major Johnsons
Commands, were forwarded to his office. I have no
doubt but your conduct on the Occasion has been circumspect & impartial.
Therefore I have taken the liberty to mention this
Circumstance to you, and beg wishing to be informed
why or what may be those reasons those papers have
not been forwarded in the due order of time,
Otherways if the papers have been transmitted,
You may have it in your power to exculpate
yourself from imputation of neglect.

I have the honor to be with great respect
sir, y.^r obed.^t Hbl serv^t

J Sevier

Col.^o David Henly agent to
the war department}