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State of Tennessee

John Sevier Governor in and over the said
State.

Know ye, thats by the powers in me vested, I do hereby
commission James Gwin, Coroner in and for the county of
Sumner for two years from the third day of July 1790.

And do authorize and empower him to execute and fulfil [sic]
the duties of that office according to law. - And to have
and to hold the said office of Coroner in and for the
County of Sumner, for the term aforesaid, with all
the power, privileges, and emoluments thereto of right
appertaining. -

Given under my hand and seal at Knoxville
this 3^d Day of July 1790. -
By the Governor
John Sevier

W^m Maclin Secretary.