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No. 865 1838 Nov. 5, A. BRIGHAM TO M. B. LAMAR, [HOUSTON] Houston Novr. 5th 1838 Genl. Mirabea-u Lamar My Dear Sir, I take the liberty of addressing you for the pur- pose of correcting some wrong impressions which may have been €ntertained as respects the course I took in the late ca,nvass for the rresidential Election: I have ever, from the commencement expressed myself in your favour :-for the truth of which I will refer you to Messrs. R. Mills, Col. Hall, Col. W. T. Austin, and Judge Burnett; also to Col. J. A. Wharton in a conversation held with him a-t the Capitol a few days previous to the report of Col. Graysons death.- Col. G. and myself came out fellow passengers to this Coun- try, since, have lived near neighbours, he possessed many Virtues, for which I esteemed him, but never had the most distant idea of supporting him for President of this Republic.- The Friends of G. in this place, after hearing of his death, held a meeting, which at a late hour after the third invitation I attended, previously being informed that Judge Burnett was spoken of to succeede Col. G. in his nomination, the course I took on this occasion I assure you, reflects no discredit to yourself, for this I will refer you to Judge Birdsall, whose opinion on that occaision (re- specting the nomination of Judge B.) corresponded with my own.- There is not a single individual who can say in truth that I ever promised: my support to Col. G.- ' This communication would not have been intruded upon you at this time, had I not thot. it my duty to correct an error- and is done more for that purpose, than with a view to influence you in the least, in your nominations, however I had hoped that my official acts would have met your approbation, and that I might in your estimation merited a Continuance, and on other ground do I desire it.- · Pardon me My Dear Sir, for· this intrusion, when I reflect upon the many kindnesse 's my Familey have received at your hands, partic- ularly on one occaision, the last attention given to my late and beloved Son-- - I cannot find words that will convey to you my feelings, on that subject, or to express to you the gratitude which I owe. Please to accept the assurance of my Highest Esteem, and Respect, and the Best wishes for Your future prosperity, and happiness is the desire of Your Obt. Servant
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