accompanied, and remained with them, until this morning; when wt' parted. for various rout::: and pursuits-I lo my law husincss and they lo the more animating pursuits of speculation. From your brother, J learned the news of the Colony, and of its politick~, for rrally, I was ignorant of them, as 11·0 one sends me. either papers, or hand Bill:::. I heard with singular plea:-urc, that vou were rccovcrinu the use of )'Olll' arm! I had heard of Lhe • 0 occurrence of the meeting, hul ncve.r the particulars, until I lt·arned them from vour brother-'l'hev uratifiecl me much, because • •. I:' they were in perfect accordance. with my csli111ale of you, and your character, shoultl you ever have lo meet a Crisis-I hope you may never feel the nccissity of another!! William shewed me his card in answer lo Austins ridiculous letter of last August from ~lexico. I think he has lcfl Lhe little Gentleman very few crumbs of comfort- l was provoked al his first letter, where he broke into prison, but when I rea<l his letter of August, l must confess, that it awak1:11ed no other emolion in my breast, than pity mingled with conkmpl. He shewed the disposition of a viper without ils fangs. The firsl was very imprudent, the second pusillanimous. He aimed at me a few thrusts, but I will wail an inlerview with him hefore I make any public expo:,e of his want of understanding; or his political inconsist encies. Yom brother says that you are "gathering gear," and enjoy il well. God speed you my dear fellow and may you live a thousand years! 1 am doing pretty well, and ccrlainly, am one of the most steady men in Texas! Write Lo me soon and often- Ever yours truly Jno A Wharton Esqr Sam Houston P. S. Whene\'er you sec Mrs. Wharton l pray you to make my most grateful, kind and respectful salutations. William said he would send me two fine Dogs, male and female, Lo perpetuale the blood of faithful Wolf-Poor Wolf! He is like poor Yorick!! Wharton Houston I Addressed:) To Jno. A. Wharton Esqr. alto al Law I3razoria T,~xas Kindncs~ of 1'1r. Allen
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