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Knoxville sick August 1809

Sir

I recved your letter of the 31 July ult - I am sorry
the Indian cheifs cannot attend before the 25 Sep^r
and what has induced them to postpone the meeting
is strange to me - I have seen a number of several persons
out of the nation who informed me the Indians were
preparing to meet on the 20th August -I [should?]
have no objections to the postponement did it not
interfer with the meeting of the assembly which convenes
on 18th September, and my being a member, places
it out of my power to attend the Treaty, which is absolutely
necessary for me to attend; as for me to do, as Ihave
been engaged ^in making preparations for some time on that head: I am also
fearful that it the puting off so long will be inconvenient for General Roberts
on, who Iexpect is in the nation on his way to the Treaty.

If the Indians cannot convene before the 25th of
^September I am doubtful we cannot attend before late in October,
or first of November, of which I will advise you
so as soon as I may hear from the General

Very respectfully, your obed^t serv^t

(Signed)

John Sevier

Col^o Return J Meigs
Agent of Indian affairs