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Knoxville 5th February 1798.

(circular)

Sir

A very important law Question has arisen, and in it self
a singular one, which very much effects the interest
^and welfare of this State. The constitution being authorized to
call on the attorny [sic] generals for ^their advice ^& counsel on
certain Occasions, I take the liberty to request
that you will without delay come forward to this
place, and attend on the Wednesday the fourteenth
Instant, in order to take under ^your consideration
Such matters & things as will be then Laid I shall then lay before
you & the other Attornys [sic]

I have the honor &c

John Sevier (in pencil)

Attorny [sic] Generals - (sent to Mero)
Hamilton
Attorny [sic] Generals for
Mero District