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His long residence in Mexico, knowledge of men, manners, lan- guage &c. &c. better qualifys him for this business than any person that I know of. l\ir. Treat is a man of great business talents, and has the confi- dence of every body who knows him; &nd there are hundreds who know him well in Texas. I feel so confident that you can accom- plish every thing you might desire in this affair through him, that I should feel pleased, indeed, that you might think favorably of the matter, and lose no time in securing what will forever immortalise your administration and name. I dont know what you m&y think of purchase, or tribute, but depend on it, Genl., it is better for them, who have something at stake, and the prosperity of the country at heart, to secure a peace with Mexico as early as possible. Just imagine what the country would be with the war ended, and our independence acknowledged, as it would be by all Christian n&tions ! God. of Heaven that I may only live to see it! I am valuing on Treat's services without knowing he would accept the appointment; yet, from his readiness to serve Texas heretofore, I have no doubt that his services might be obtained in this important matter. I have nothing to ask for myself, .for I want nothing; but in case Mr. Treat would be willing to a,ccept the appointment, if one is made, I do ask it for him, for I know him to be fitted for it.- I should like to hear from you on the subject, Remaining, dear Genl.,
devotedly yr friend, J Morgan. [rubric]
His Excellency M. B. Lamar [Endorsed] Jas. Morgan-27th. Deer 1838 New Washington
No. 960 1838 Dec. 28, CHARLES B. STEWART, MONTGOMERY, [TEXAS], TO MIRABEAU B[UONAPARTE] LAMAR, HOUSTON, [TEXAS] Felicitations upon accession to the presidency; the need of a, not&ry public in the county; the present county clerk indorsed for notary. A. L. S. 2 p. No. 961 1838 Dec. 28, C. P. LUZEN[BURG], NEW ORLEANS, [LOUISI· ANA], TO [RICHARD G. DUNLAP, HOUSTON, TEXAS] Recommending William Docker for the consulship at Liverpool. A. L. S. 1 p.
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