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State of Tennessee Knoxville 11 September 1798

The Honble Daniel Smith esq^r.

Sir

The Executive of the state, have nominated
and appointed Andrew Jackson esquire, one of
the Judges of the Superior Courts of Law and equity
of this State - If M^r. Jackson accepts of this last
Appointment, the Senators ^of which I have little doubt his seat in ^the Senate of
the United States will of course become vacant,
And it will remain with the executive of
the State, to ^supply the Vacancy by a temporary appointment.

I have therefore thought it necessary to advise
you, that I shall appoint you to supply and
fill the place of M^r. Jackson, as Senator for this
State in the Senate of the United States. Your
Acceptance of this Appointment I flattering myself there will be nothing ^no impediment in the
way to prevent your acceptance, hopeing [sic] that it may
be agreable to your own Situation & [?] [?]
& of your domestic Arrangments, Assureing [sic] you sir,
that it will be I have every reason to believe, your appointment
will meet a General approbation, by ^of the public, as well
as of your particular friends - I have the honor &c

Dan^l. Smith esq^r.