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river bank is bluff, from whence a level prairie affording excellent ground for building lots extends back about two thirds of a mile where it rises into hills, most of them covered with timber, which offer desirable situations for the public buildings, private residences &c. The nature of the ground being such has -rendered necessary in order to place the capitol and public buildings upon the high ground, a slight change in the plan of the city, placing the public square in the rear of the centre instead of the centre of the city. Two beautiful streams of clear water empty into the river at this place b'oth of which will be included within the limits of the lots now to be laid off. The water from these streams can be brought over the hills before mentioned and thus be made to water all parts of the city. . · The soil is of such a nature as to prevent its ever becoming muddy even after the heaviest rains and at the same time· sufficiently rich for making excellent gardens. I should be extremely sorry to see a called Session of Congress inasmuch as if Congress but meets next session at this place, I am confident this location will remain permanent and another re- moval not be desired. · Hoping soon to hear from you again I remain
Respy & Truly
Your Friend Edwin Waller
[Endorsed] E. Waller
May 23. '39
No. ,1295
1839 ]fay 24, C. GUILLOT, rLOUISIANA], TO [M. B. LAl\I'AR, HOUSTON, TEXAS] His Excellency After living in Mexico for thirteen years, I have been forced to leave it, having been robbed of my possessions, which were bought from the Mexicans and paid for in cash. In that country I was engaged in agriculture and distillation. I do not ever wish to• return to that country of filth. l\Iy only desire is to become a part of the Tex.an nation. Ruined by the theft of my property, my resources are so small at present that I ask that you ·will be so good as to grant free passage to me and to my wife. I have had the honor to be known to l\Ir. Dorenzo Zavalla. · If he is still among you, I should like to ask him to aid my request. He can also inform you of a project for the emancipation of Texas, which I presented to him twelve years ago. As soon as I see you I should like to inform you of a project for the sale of lands which would bring to Texas a lar~e number of 'French families, who would come to cultivate your hospitable ·soil. As I have the good ..fortune to
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