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references, but should I find it to my interest to change my location, I can bring with me unexceptionable references both from this city and New Orleans. My present patronage is as good as I had ever anticipated in this place, for the short time I have been engaged, as. I now number in both departments nearly fifty pupils, and -!)Onse-- quently it is not for the want of patronage that I would: leave, but I look upon Texas as my place of destination, and as I am now nearly thirty years of age, feel anxious to make my permanent location as: soon as the proper time shall arrive. Should you think favorably of my plans and find time to inform me of your approbation or to give- me any information which would be useful, to me, I shall not fail to communicate to you more explicitly, If not, please pardon this intru- s10n.
With sentiments of profund respect I am your obedient humble servant Richard Rust [rubric]
To the President of the l Republic of Texas f
[Addressed] l\f. B. Lamar President of Texas Houston Texas
[Endorsed] Richard Rust City of Lafayette
10th. Feb 1839
No. 1061
1839 Feb. 10, JOHN l\L HANSFORD, SHELBYVILLE, TEXASr TO M[IRABEAU] B[UONAPARTE] LAMAR, HOUSTON, [TEXAS]
Endorsing James G. Hyde for district judge to succeed Corzine_ A. L. S. 2 p.
No. 1062
1839 Feb. 10, W. H. WHART:ON TO M. B. LAMAR
Eagle Island 10th Feby. 1839
Dear Sir
·wm. H Jack having resigned as one of the compilers of the laws there is a vacancy to be filled. Mr. Kaufman stands alone in that business at present. I hope you will fill the vacancy at your
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