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long absence I wish to return to the South and spend there my li.fe. "\Vould not such an institution as I propose, be an object of national benefit to your young Republic? "\Vould I not, if my duty be well discharged, more than repay you for the personal gratification of living among those whom I am most ready to call my countrymen? By giving to these inquiries a reply as early as the numerous calls upon your excellency's time will admit, your excellency will greatly oblige one who will be grateful. I have the honor to be with great respect Your sev'nt R. M CHAPMAN His Excellency Vice President Lamar. [Endorsed] R. 1\L Chapman Pittsfield 1\Iass. 1 Jan 1838 Respecting Schools &c No. 652 1838 Jan. 2, JOHN H. BROADNAX, MUSKOGEE BLUFF, FERRY LAKE, [TEXAS], TO M[IRABEAU] B [UONA- PARTE] LAMAR, HOUS'TON, TEXAS His own desire to obtain an appointment as government surveyor; his intention of visiting Lamar while in Georgia frustrated by call to campaign against hostile Creeks ; other Georgian colonists to come ; the names of his colonists; personal plans. A. L. s·. 2 p. No. 653 1838 Jan. 2, JOHN N. SEGUIN, NEW ORLEANS, [LOUISIANA], TO M[IRABEAU] BfUONAPARTE] LAMAR, HOUSTON, TEXAS Sending papers (gazetas) containing news of conditions in Mexico and in [the United Slates?] ; his own health and plans; renewal of the Mexican war in Texas imminent. A. L. S. 1 p. No. 654 1838 Jan. 2, CHARLES MASON, WAR DEPARTMENT, [HOUS- TON, ·TEXAS] Certificate in regard to the discharge of John McLaughlin from Captain James Wiehl's company. A. D. S. 1 p. No. 655 1838 Jan. 2, CIIA[RLE]S I. CLARKE, HOUSTON, [TEXAS] Certificat~ regarding the discharge of John McLaughlin from Cap- tain Wiehl 's company. A. D. s·. 1 p.
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