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TEXAS STATE LIBRARY
No. 676 1838 Feb. 12, J. WOODWARD TO M. [B.] LAMAR, [HOUS'TON]
His Excellency
General Mirabeau Lemar
Dear Sir: Permit me the honor of introducing to you my friend the Honble S'tewart Newell consul from the United States to Texas. Mr. Newell is an old citizen of P.hiladelphia and universally respected. He is also a citizen of our republic and a valuable accession to our cause. Wishing you both health and prosperity. I am dr Sir With high respect your friend and obedient Svt.
John Woodward New York 12 Fe.by 1838
[Addressed]
[Endorsed] Introduction of
His Excellency, General Mirabeau LeMar
S Newel Amcan Consul-12 Feb 1838
Vice President of the Republic Texas.
Honbe. Stewart Newell Consul U. S. to Texas.
Texas
No. 677
1838 Feb. 17, R. E. HANDY TO M. B. LAMAR
Richmond Feby 17th 1838
To Genl Mirabeau B Lamar Houston.
I received your favor a few days ago, and have consulted a mechanic in regard to your House-he \Vas to have informed me before this when it could be done and the probable Expense of build- ing- I w:ill, if possible, have it finished for you within two months- I have selected your Lot near the River-a little removed from the bustle of our Village-We hope however to see yov. .shortly. When you can; possibly, make a selection more to your mind- You say that you are a 'Bakrupt '~I am happy to know that you are at least rich in the affections of. the people- V cry Respectfully Your ob servant
Robt . Eden Handy [rubric] [Endorsed] R. E. Handy Feb. 17 Richmd 1838 respecting Ho,wse
[Addressed] Richmond Feby 17th.
To Gen Mirabeau B Lamar Ho,uiston
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