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that I have not the Smallest doubt, that in
case America Should be become invaded, our Citizens
will in general that the people of Tennessee will unanim
ously, be firm, and alert in defending their country
from the attacks and invasion, of any foreign invader ^power
whatever - permit me sir, to solicit, the honor of
Your communications on Such matters, as may be deemed
proper to impart that maybe touching the safety and
and interest of America the United States

I have the honor to be sir

John Sevier

Honble Secretary Pickering

Copy to
Secretary Pickering

John Sevier

11 June 1798

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