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Knoxville 15 February 1798

Sir

I was am duly honoured with your favor of the 12 Inst^t
by cap.^t Sparks. It is true that Judge Campble
has Lodged a complaint, stating that two of your
officers on the third Instant arrested him on his
own premises, and within the line of the State
of tennessee - You are pleased to mention
that you have nothing to fear, from any
report the Judge can make, provided he adhers [sic]
to truth - permit me to assure you sir, that I have
not ^the smallest doubt of your candor, and readiness, to Justify your
own conduct, either in this or any other complaint
case; nor I do I believe you would intentionally, violate
the laws of your country or abridge the ^liberty, or priviledges of the
Citizens - If the statement in the Judges complaint
is correct, the conduct of the two officers, who arrested
him is unjustifiable not warranted to so far as I am capable of Judging,