stated I cunnol be with them, I beg you as a Friend of mine to stale to the Convention of which you have the honor lo belong that I will give Two Hundred Dolls. for the support of the Army. My wife joins with me in regards lo you. Respectfully Your Most obt Friend & Svrt Henry B. Prentiss [Addressed:] Genl. Samuel Houston San Felipe de Austin Politeness of J.P. !Vlenard Esq.
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Convention Hall, San Felipe de Austin, Nov. 13, 1835
Mr. Wm. H. Wharton.
Sir,-By a resolution of the Consultation of the chosen Delegates of all Texas, in General Convention assembled, it was made the duty of its president to inform you that you are elected by that body, a commissioner to the United States of the North, to act under the advice and instruction of the Provisional Government; and that you be requested, as speedily as is convenient to report your acceptance or refusal to the Governor of the Council, that your commission and the proper instructions be given to you, Your obedient servant,
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B. T. Archer, President.
P. B. Dexter, Sec'ry.
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El adjunto impreso q~e se ha podido_ ~dqt~irir impondra a v. E. del estaco de las Colomas, y de la ram1f1cac1on que tiene la rebolucion actual. Dios y Libd. Bejar Nove. 13. de 1835. Mtin. Perfto. de Cos E. S. MinislTO de la Guerra y Marina
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