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PAPERS OF MIRABEAU BuoNtPARTE LAMAR
be but t [e] mporary; & enable them when hostility shall again com- mence, to do ,us more injury than if they had been in a state of war the whole time. I had rather fight them than to treat with them- I had rather have their constant enmaty, than be exposed to the diging up of the hatchet occasionally, & the turning loose of their war dogs, upon our unsuspecting citizens without the warning of a moment- If I have it in my power to save the life of my friend & do it not, his blood is required at my hands. I know that indians are treacherous, & rnurderous' in their verry nature. If I have one in my power & turn him at large, & he afterwards commit murder, I am guilty; for I turned him at large, with a perfect knowledge of his character. Is it better for our citizens to be d'aily murdered, or for us to declare a war of extermination against them. I shall never fight freely & will- ingly but u;nder a declaration of extermination. Our country can never prosper till the red skins are disposed of. I hope you will excuse this long epistle, for I only thought of writing a few lines when I commenced. I am requested to enquire of you:, what would be the chance of arms, for the equipment of a light horse company. It is in contemplation to' form one at this place. Your most obedient humble sert. ( To President, M B Lamar. ( J os R Jenkins ( NB. For reasons, which make it necessary that I should know verry soon, you will excuse me for enquiring if you have had any late new's, from Judge Franklin. Youill [you will] please honor me with a few lines, from your exelancy; by Dr. Hill. r Addressed] [Endorsed] J. R. Jenkins To His Exelency, Mirabeau B Lamar. Washington 5th. Mch 1839 Houston Texas. No. 1113 1839 llfar. 7, JOHN WILS[ON], CHARLESTON, [SOUTH CARO- LINA], TO [MIRABEAU BUONAPARTE] LAMAR, HOUSTON, TEXAS Introducing G. G. Seibles. A. L. S. 1 p. No. 1114 1839 llf.ar. 7, R.ICH[AR]D R. THARP, LINDSEY TOWN, STEUBEN COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO MIRABEAU B [UONAPARTE] LAMAR, HOUSTON, TEXAS . Inquiry regarding the opening for a surveyor in Texas. A. L. S. 4 p.
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