From the books "Territorial Papers - Louisiana-Missouri Territory" 1803-1806, Volume XIV pages 232-233 Letter from James Flauherty and Mackay Wherry to Judge Coburn StLouis Nov 6, 1808 Sir, The undersigned having been deputed by the inhabitants of St Charles, have the pleasure of presenting you the enclosed address. We have been particularly solicitous to assure you, that your judicial worth is as justly appreciated in the remote parts of the territory, as at the immediate seat of justice. We are, very respectfully Sir, Youe obedient servants. James Flauherty Mackay Wherry The Hon John Coburn One of the Judges of Louisiana [Enclosure:DS] Address from Inhabitants of Saint Charles To the Honorable John Coburn Esqr Sir We have heard with regret that you contemplate resigning your office of a Judge of the General Court of this Territory. We the undersigned inhabitants of the district of Saint charles in said Territory, beg leave to Express our entire satisfaction of your abilities and character to fill said office, earnestly request you, unless it should be to you too great a Sacrifice To continue to hold said office, Sir Except the Esteem of your fellow Citizens. H. Hight Elisha Goodrich Timothy Kibby Jesse Morrison James Flauherty John H. Heth F: Saucier Stephen Hempstead, Jr Reynal Joseph Wallace S. P. Janis L: Carson Macky Wherry Joseph Peshet James Morrison We the within undersigned nominate James Flauherty & Macky Wherry Esqs to meet the Committee of Saint Louis to act with them upon the within mentioned Subject- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free Information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Files may be printed or copied for Personal use only. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Submitted by: Jerry Morrison Email: zip2me@earthlink.net ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------