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Knoxville 16 Sep. 1798

Sir

haveing [sic] lately rec^d. information by letter
from James Stuart esquire, that the situation
of his health is such, that as will prevent his attendance
at the approaching treaty as one of the agents;
& in consequence thereof he has resigned his appointment

I have taken the liberty of nominating and
appointing you, in his place & stead [sic], hopeing [sic]
that the same will meet your approbation
and acceptance, and that you will please
give your attendance at the treaty [joined?]
in conjuction with the other agents your colleagues, agreeably
to my instructions of this day

I have the honor &c

John Sevier

Gen^l.
James White esq^r.