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Williamson Cty. Feby 4^th 1802

D^r Sir)

On Viewing the Act of Assembly for
appointment Entry takers - I fuind the Clerk to be
the Legal channel through whom to notify the
governor my refusal to act; for that purpose
I herewith enclose you my Commission -
The Law having made no provision for recommen
-dations in such cases - & as that trust was
confided to me by the Legislature - I take the
Liberty to recommend to his Excellencys Notice M^r
John Johnson Jun^r as a Gentleman well
qualified to fill that office - and one who has
dignified is willingness to serve - please let
this accompany y^r Certificate

Your respectfully
Am Maury