to his conduct may be attributed that apathy and inertness which seems to hang upon them like an incubus and [illegible] every effort of the Patriotic. I understood that Gaines had wrote you a letter relative to E. P. Gaines case and this leller he read with so much exultation is your reply to that letter I presume for I have not seen the letter. I do not believe that Gaines made a fair statement of the matter to you if he had received such a letter as he says he has from you. All the time I made this statement lo you on Brazos your business was various and complicated and it is probable it has sliped your memory. My memory however is distinct and clear on that subject and I pledge myself that what I have here stated is substantially true. I wish you to write to me immediately upon the receipt of this letter and give me your understanding of the matter as I believe Gaines would willingly use your letter to injure me if he could, and in so doing, you will confer a singular favor on your sincere friend.
Benjamin Bryant
Genl. Sam Houston NB Direct your letter to Landmms on Harris Store Sabine District, BB. [3976]
[BURNET to MOORE and HARRIS I
Executive Department Velasco 13 August 1836
To J. W. \loore & DeWitt Clinton Harris Esqrs. Gentn.
Having been informed that, while our Army was in the neighborhood of Harrisburg, several yoke of Callie and a waggon, the property of the widow \1cElroy, were taken by the officers of Government for the use of the Army; and that on the return of the Army to the west several yoke of Callie were left by them, which have come into your hands and those of other persons in the neighborhood of Harrisburg among which are a part of Mrs ~1cElroy's team. Understanding also that lady lo be with her family now in Harrisburg, in great distress and destitution, without the means of removing from there; You will therefore deliver lo the widow .McEiroy any Callie in your possession the properly of this
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