PAPERS OF MIRABEAU BuoNAPARTE L.AMAR 293 try would be pleased at a change of government, and hail the approach of an army of deliverance with pleasure. It can-it must be done, Do write me and let me know your views on the subject. If you cannot go, what do you think of Gen'l. Hamilton of S.C. and Gen'l. Gaines of the U.S. army. I think either or both would go with us. I am now entirely unengaged and can go to any part of the U.States to attend to any thing calculated to promote the business. This matter has engaged my attention for more than 18 months. I have consulted, confidentially with some of the heaviest capitalists in the United States.-The money can be had-Now is the time. I shall set out for Jackson, Jlississippi in a few days, where I shall be happy to hear from your. Your friend Hon.M.B.Lamar Tho. M. Brad/ord [Addressed] Hon 'ble M. B. Lamar Houston, Texas. via New-Orleans [Endorsed] T M Bradford Nov 18th 38 No. 875
1838 Nov. 16, I{. McLEOD TO [M. B. LAMAR, HOUSTON]
Head Quarters
Nacogdoches Novr 16th. 1838-:-
Dear General,
Since I last wrote, another Army has been in the field, a few trifling Indians killed, but nothing done - The cherokees were thought from some suspicious appearances, to have begun hostilities upon the settlements below us - The Army then lay at the Sabine, 75 miles north of this place, It was necessary to ascertain the fact, before leaving the frontier, with nearly all the 'fighting force of the Country - The Army waited 3 days for information, and receiving none, the General feared the worst, and moved dmvn to Bowles' house, - There we found everything quiet The General then called upon the officers, to raise 300 men, out of 500 then in the Army, and march to three forks of Trinity, & destroy the villages of the wild Indians, but 45 men were willing to go - ·we are all without commis- sion, and had no means 0£ forcing them- The General leaves today for Red River, to make an effort to carry a force from there, and cripple them sufficiently to give breathing time for the adoption of a permanent means of defence - He has written upon this S'ubject fully to l\Iajor Benton, and desires that you will reatl & consider it - Enclosed I send you a letter 5 which is a specimen of what are re- ceived daily- You will perceive the dangers that may beset you, and God grant the Congress may give you the means to avert them - I do not beleive the letter - but to ascertain the truth, the Genl. & myself go the shawnee village today - 'This letter is not now in the Lamar Papers.
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