Enclosed Appointment of Colonel Martin
Document 1788Col. Joseph Martin appointed agent for Cherokee nation, enclosed appointment must be transmitted by Randolph to Martin.
Resolve of Congress apptt of Indian Agents reed July 2. 88 1788 June 23rd – War Office, June 23rd, 1788. Sir, Being unacquainted with the residence of Colonel Joseph Martin I have taken the liberty to enclose a letter to your Excellency for him. Colonel Martin having been chosen by Congress, agent for the Cherokee nation of indians, agreeably to the within [undecipherable] it is of forme importance that he should receive his appointment as soon as possible, which I request your Excellency to have the goodness to forward. I have the honor to be, With the highest respect, Your Excellency’s Most obed. & most humble Servant Knox His Excellency Governor Randolph
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