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H Balch Ap^l 11
1796

His Excellency John Seveir
Knoxville-

M^r Hall-

Dr Sir - greene County - April 11^th 96.

Thro, the great goodness
of heaven, I have returned - Had a
prosperous journy [sic], and safe return.
A great number of gentlemen, parti
cularly members of congress, had
their kind compliments to you -
I have requested the Trustees
to convene at Greeneville on the
Thirsday of the may Court - I
hope, sir, you will give us the
pleasure of your company, if in
your power - I am, sir, your excel
lencys most obed^t & Humble serv^t

Hez^ah Balch

Governour Seveir