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Sir. I find by examining the Law, that you
are the medium, throug which my resig=
=nation, as surveyor of Smith County
is to go, to the Governor of this State
you will therefore please to notify
his excellency that I herewith resign
the said office please to accept my best
wishes for your welfare

W. Martin

3^rd day of Aug^t 1803

Sampson Williams Esq
Clerk of Smith County