To John Adams from James McHenry, 1797
[1797-1798]
William B. Davie
Alfred Moore
Danl. Smith
Landon Carter
Alexander Outlaw
| North Carolina | { | William Davie. Of Halifax North Carolina. Was a member of the Convention which framed the Constitution of the U.S. Is a good federalist, a good lawyer, a member of the legislature of N. Carolina and well acquainted with the people of Tenissee. |
| Alfred Moore. Perhaps a man of more genius than Mr. Davie. Was very iminent at the bar from which he has retired. He is a good federalist and very wealthy. Mr. Davie’s manners more popular. | ||
| Tenessee | { | Daniel Smith. Was Secry. to Mr. Blount, and might have been acquainted with some of his improper projects while governor of the South Western territory; of a liberal education, greatly addicted to reading, said to be discreet and a man of veracity. |
| Landon Carter. One of the wealthiest farmers in Tenissee. Has had a tolerable education, is prudent and of a fair character. | ||
| Alexander Outlaw. A rich farmer a great talker—Shrewd withal, and father in law to Judge Cambel whose publications in the Knoxville papers have been calculated to mislead the intruders on the Indian lands. |
MHi: Adams Papers.