Tennessee the Volunteer State 17691923: Volume 1 AUTHORSHIP OF THE CUMBERLAND COMPACT We are convinced from these comparisons that Judge Richard Henderson was the draftsman and author of the original Cumberland Compact. Tennessee the Volunteer State 17691923: Volume 1 GOVERNMENT UNDER THE CUMBERLAND COMPACT Dr. Archibald Henderson says that two hundred and thirty-odd signed the Cumberland Compact. As a matter of fact 256 signed it, of whom only one was compelled to make his mark. It must not be assumed, however, that all these names were signed on the same day. They were probably subscribed from time to time as long as the association lasted, that is until 1783, when Davidson County was established. Tennessee the Volunteer State 17691923: Volume 1 GOVERNMENT UNDER THE CUMBERLAND COMPACT Immediately after the adoption of the agreement, the government provided by it was put in operation. The militia was organized and James Robertson was elected colonel and John Donelson, lieutenant colonel. ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com