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of the United States; flattering myself that by the means of such comply[page damaged]
You will meet all the indulgence the Circumstances and the Nature
of the case your situations will admit. Iam happy to inform you that the
officer to whom this the business is consigned, is possessed of Humanity, benevolence,
and moderation, and ^Ihave no doubt will render you all the services his station duties will
enable him to extend -

Ihave the honor to be with due consideration
your most obedt and Hbl servt

The inhabitants settled
on the Indian lands

Knoxville 19 August 1797

inclosed is a copy of a letter intended to be addressed to the inhabitants
settled on the indian lands, in which you will discover my advice
and sense of that business -

Ihave the honor &c

Signed

John Sevier

Col^o Thomas Butler