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with Credit to themselves, Honor to the government, and
satisfaction to the parties concerned.

Accept Gentlemen ^of my very sincere
and respectful attachment

Ihave the honor to be
your m^o ob. & very Hbl, ser^t

J Sevier

By the Governor
Wm Maclin Sec^ry

Benj^a Hawkins esquire & Andrew Pickins esquire esq^rs