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Rare letter from a Governor of a State that is no longer a State
SEVIER, John (1745-1815). Indian fighter, soldier, frontiersman, politician later becoming an outlaw. He was a pioneer in 1773 and during the Revolutionary War he led an expedition over the Smokey Mountains and helped defeat the British at King’s Mountain. Later he led an expedition against the Cherokee Indians. This was one of the first campaigns that brought him fame as an Indian fighter. In 1784, the State of Franklin was organized and Sevier was elected Governor. Indian troubles led to his downfall and the end of the State of Franklin in 1788. His career was blasted and he became an outlaw. Soon after he was pardoned and elected to the North Carolina Senate. In 1796, the lost State of Franklin” became part of the new State of Tennessee. Sevier was elected its first Governor and served a total of six terms. Manuscript document signed, one page, 8”x4”, North Carolina, 1 November 1782. Sevier orders the Sheriff of Washington, No. Carolina to apprehend john Crockett so he can answer a complaint by Robert Crockett concerning damages of 500,000 pounds. Very interesting association of names. Items written and signed by John Sevier are very uncommon and desirable..........................$2,500.00
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