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page 107-headed "Comunicados" 3d and 4th. Colums, which I cer- tify. Geo. Fisher l O. 199 1835 Apr. 14, S. HOUSTO TO J. A. WHARTON Nacogdoches 14th Apl. 1835 l\Iy dear Friend, Last night, I had the pleasure of pa sing wlth your brother, anu his company. They came to our Town at an early hour of the day, arranged ome bm1iness, and went out eight miles last night-I ac- companied, and remained with them, until this morning; when we parted, for various routs and pursuits-I to my law business and they to the more animating pursuits of speculation. From your brother, I learned the news of the Colony, and of its politicks, for really, I was ignorant of them, as no one sends me, either papers, or hand Bills. I heard with singular pleasure, that you were recovering the use of your arm l I had heard of the oc- eurrence of the meeting, but never t_he particulars, until I learned them from your brother-They gratified me much, because they were in perfect accordance, with my estimate of you, and your character, should you ever have to meet a Crisis-I hope you may never feel the necissity of another l . William hewed me his card in answer to Austins ridiculous letter of last ugust from Mexico. I think he has left the little Gentleman very few crumbs of comfort-I was provoked at his first letter, where he broke into prison, but when I read hi letter of August, I must confess, that it awakened no othe:r emotion in my breast, than pity mingled with contempt. He shewed the disposition of a viper without its fangs. The first was very imprudent, the second pusil- lanimous. He aimed at me a few thrusts, but I will wait an inter- view with him before I make any public expose of his want of under- standing; or his political inconsistencies. Your brother says that you a:re "gathering gear," and enjoy it well. God speed you my dear fellow and _may you live a thousand year f I am doing pretty well, and certainly, am one of the most steady m'ed"in Texas! Write to me oon and often- Ever yours truly Jno A \i"Vharton Esqr) Sam Houston P. S. v henever you see Mrs Wharton I pray you to make my mo t grateful, kind, and respectful salutations. William said he would send me two fine Dogs, male and female, to perpetuate the blood of faithful Wolf-Poor Wolf! He is like poor Yorick! ! Wharton Houston [Addressed] [Endorsed] To Letter of Jno. A. Wharton E qr. Sam Hou ton atto at Law acogdoches Brazoria Apl 14, 35 Kindness of ) Texas fr Allen )
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