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most worthy and esteemed fellow citizen, Gen.
Ohio II. ". Stull from the Office Of Secretary
Of this Territory, and fearing that, in so doing,
your excellency has been imposed upon las the
Executive is liable to be relative to distant ap-
pointments) BY the misrepresentation of selfish
and designing men and believing that your ex-
cellency is ever more ready 'to repair an injury
than to persevere in course Of injustice" we,
the undersigned, without regard to party, as
citizens of Burlington, take pleasure in repre-
senting, that we are acquainted, and in habits OF
daily intercourse with Gen. Stull as man and
an officer, and know him to be honest, faithful,
and competent; prompt, gentlelnanly, and ac-
commodating In the discharge OF his duties |;
careful ofthe trust confided to him, and in every
,cay worthy of it. In consideration Of these
facts, and not knowing any good cause Tor his
removal, we would respectfully but earnestly
ask his restoration to the Office from which he
has been removed, and which he has filled with
so much satisfaction to the citizens Of this Ter
rtory, credit TO himself, and benefit TO the Gov
eminent; and can assure your excellency, that
In so doing, you will not only lay your petition
ers and large circle Of friends elsewhere under
heavy obligations, but will conform to the wishes
of large majority Of the citizens Of the Ter
rtory.


The undersigned would further represent to
your excellency, that by the removal OF General
Stull he has been suddenly and unexpectedly
left with large and interesting family depend
ant upon his exertions for their support ; sup
port which Gen. Stull, by reason OF his age and
pecuniary misfortunes, is unable TO render, and
is therefore in situation which cannot fail in
the opinion of your petitioners, to arrest the
sympathies Of your excelency, and secure for us
the action so earnestly desired.


Believing that your excellency will not disre-
gard the voice Of your petitioners, and infict SO
serious an injury ON Gen. Stull, and deprive us
Of tried and faithful officer and the Government
of an able and devoted servant, we remain, yours,
respectfully.


LSigned by L. w. Hickock, M. D., and ll3
other citizens Of Iowa Territory


TO His Excellency JOHN TYLER,


President Of the United States.