2

I have hitherto entertained a high opinion of the two young
officers, and it w be assured, it will not affoard [sic] me any
pleasure to see either of them Criminated, for any [mere?]
conduct in office - inclosed is a copy of the Judges
complaint -

I have the honor to be sir
with very great & sincere esteem
your m^o. obed.^t Hbl serv^t.

Lieu^t. Col. Tho. Butler
commanding in Tennessee

1798

Gov John Sevier to Col^o Butler

1798

15 February 1798

N^o 7

Recorded