From John Sevier (unpublished)
State of Franklin 2d. of November 1787.
Sir

Since my last by Mr. Martin Nothing Very Material to Acquaint your Excellency with. The Creek indians continue their partial depredations on the State of Georgia, and a war Between that State and these indians is Unavoidable.

I am happy to hear of som much Unaminity in the late Convention and have sanguine Hopes you have adopted a plan of Government that will add dignity to the Rising Greatness And Happiness of our American Empire.

Permit me to inform your excellency that The people of this state, pray your patronage and Attention, to such Matters as you may Judge Consistant with their interest, and the Nature of their Case may deserve; It might bec ome a matter of much regret should these People be Unnoticed by Congress: they are firmly Attached to Continental Measures and have Been particularly active and serviceable in the late War; but at the present their Appears to be a General uneasiness among a number of the Western Americans through a jealousy their interest is neglected.

This I expect will be handed you by Majr. Droomgooré On his way to Congress with letters from the Cherokee Cheifs. Mr. Droomgooré informs me that he is desireous of Acting As Superintendant over some of the Southern tribes; Should This Appointment be not Already filled, beg leave to introduce Him to you as a Gentleman Much Noticed Among the Cherokee Cheifs. And from His general deportment towards the interest of the United States, I have every Reason to believe would discharge the duty required In this office, with satisfaction to the tribes, and the Power that may employ him; The Cherokees complain that No person attend them, and consider themselves neglected. As Mr. Droomgoore have been at trouble and expence, in Quieting the minds of these people and keeping down all Kind of annomosities that Have been likely to rise in consequence of their being Stimulated by some other power against the Amaricans I hope your Excellency will not Consider it impertinent in me to Solicit your attention in his behalf. I have the Honour to be Sir With Great respect and Esteem Your Excellencys Most Obedient and humble Servant

John Sevier

His Excellency Gov. Franklin
Addressed: To His Excellency / Benjamin Franklin esquire / Governer of the State of / Pensylvania / Hond. by Majr Droomgoore / John Sevier
Endorsed: Govr Sevier
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