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No. 873 1838 Nov. 15, STEPHEN B. NORTH, MOBILE, [ALABAMA), TO [JVIIRABEAU] B [UONAPARTE] LAMAR, [HOUSTON, TEXAS] Statement of terms upon which he is willing to come to Houston for dental work. A. L. S. 2 p. No. 874 :1.838 Nov. 15, T. l\L BRADFORD TOM. B. LAMAR l\fontgomery, Ala: Nov. 15, 1838 Dear Sir, Permit an old acquaintance to congratulate you on the occasion of your recent election to the distinguished Station of Presid•ent of the Republic of Texas. And in doing so, I think it proper to say to you, that a project for the conquest of the whole of Mexico, is now a subject of frequent discussion in different parts of the United States. I have reflected much on its practicability myself; and among the many who I heard express an opinion on the subject, • but one sentiment prevails-it . would be laudible and patriotic. f 1 The expedition would have to be organized and carried on under the 11 Texas flag, and by the approbation of the Texas government. All that is wanting now, is, for some distinguished man to say the word-and you may rely upon it, the material is now ready. If it I would not be inconsistent with your present Station, to head an . expedition to extend your republic to the pacific, be assured no ones i name would round up more zeal in such a cause. The unsettled differences between your government and that of Mexico, and the continued efforts on the part of that government to make war on you through hordes of indians on your borders, is suffici(!nt cause to to [sic] justify aggressive measures.-! view it as one of the grandest projects that has ever occurred since the American revolu- tion, and in which patriots and Statesmen could engage, with cer- tainty of succe5'$, and distinction. It would be giving freedom and liberty to a large portion of the human race that have been kept in ' ignorance, and under the most oppressive government, for ages. Will your Congress sanction and authorize this expedition Yand · will you, Sir, go as commander in chief? If so, I assure you, from information and observation in which I cannot be mistaken, that at the first tap of the Drum for volunteers, 50,000 men-(100,000 if necessary) will rally under your standard and bear it triumphantly and plant it immovably on the walls of the city of Mexico !-and the humble writer of this will be among the foremost in that glorious expedition. The present time is peculiarly well suited. to carry this project into effect. The embarrassment in all kinds of business in the U. States and the general derangement of financial matters, have thrown thrown [sic] thousands out of business who would-zealously engage in this· glorious cause. The revolutionized state of some parts of Mexico shows that a large portion of the inhabitants of that coun-
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