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Knoxville 20 Decem^r. 1797

Circular

To the inhabitants who lately resided over on what is
called the indian lands, near the Tennessee River

Gentlemen

It may appear unto you, as some neglect
in me, by not sending forward into the Cherokee Nation
A person agreable to the instructions of the General
Assembly. In order to apologize for the delay, I
hope it will be sufficient to inform to make known unto you, that I
am well informed, that all the principal cheifs [sic]
have for some time past been out in the woods
hunting, and until they return it will be useless
to send any person into their country - As So soon as I
am informed of their return you may rest assured
I shall dispatch the gentleman appointed, and
will ^with great pleasure render you every ^kind of assistance, that may be within
my power. I have the honor to be &c