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(2687) [BEESON to BURNET]
Roberts Plantation Spring Creek 10 April 1836
Dear Sir
Our family having been compelled to remove from the Colorado and one family being on the point of suffering for the necessaries of life, I have thought that it might be possible we might make a living in Harrisburg. and, sir this emergency, I hope you will excuse me for taking the liberty of enquiring of you (not being acquainted with any other person in Harrisburg) what would be the prospect of getting a house in your place, one suitable for a Public House, if you think a living could be made at that business we have some servants and if we could make a living only, we would try it. please give me your views on this subject by return of Mr. [ illegi hie] Elizabeth Beeson P.S. We have just been informed that some flour and other necessaries have been taken from the enemy and are now landing in your place; please inform me if it will be possible to procure any for our support; it is hardly necessary to add that we have no money. [To David G. Burnet] (2688) [DARRINGTON to BURNET) E.B. · Nacogdoches April 10, 1836 I feel satisfied you will receive with kindness any suggestion which has for its object the welfare of Texas, though made by a stranger. At this time unfounded rumours are doing more injury to Texas than the common enemy. The whole country is in a panic, and the rumours which has caused this state of things will go into the United States greatly exagerrated. I would therefore suggest to you the propriety of your locating yourself at this place. This will at once enable you to put down all idle rumours, and what is of equal importance put you in direct communication with the United States. [Addressed:] To His Excellency David G. Burnet President Republic of Texas Doct Cameron Yours J. Darrington
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