The Papers of Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar, Volume II

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TEXAS STATE LIBRARY

cases of R. J\L Williamson vs the Republic was this day decided by his Honour Judge Brouch in favour of the Republic- the plaintiff has given notice of his intention to appeal to the Sup Court- Should he do so, I shall of course deem it my duty to attend there- ·with great respect your obdt Servt. Jno Birdsall To His Exy. M. B. Lamar President of Texas

[Addressed] To

[Endorsed]

Dec. 22. 1838

His Exy. J\L B. Lamar President of Texas City of Houston

Judge Birdsall to the President on Law- Suit

No. 951 1838 Dec. 22, G. HOCKLEY, [HOUSTON], TO A. S. JOHNSTON, [HOUSTON] 25

Ordnance Department 22nd December 1838

To The Hon A. -Sidney Johnson Seeretary of "',Var Sir

Herewith I have the honor to transmit a copy of an Estimate for the cost of building machinery &c requicc;ite for this Department, which I beg leave to submit for Your considera- tion. I have the honor to be

Very respectfully Your Obt. Servt. Geo W. Hockley Col of Ordnance

Estimate of the cost of a Brick Magazine • 20 X 15 & 15 feet high................................... 6400.00 Plank fence enclosing the same............................200.00 Addition Arsenal for the preservation of arms ............. 3000.00 Steam Engine if deemed necessary for machinery........... 3000.00 Cost of Horse power to work M.achinery................... 2000.00 Iron Blacksmith's work and tools.........................3000.00 Repairs necessary for the work shops ...............,....... 2000.00 Additional tools necessary................................1000.00 Carpenters work for benches & furniture for shop .......... 1000.00 "'Cf. no. 963.

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