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PAPERS OF MIRABEAU BuoNAPARTE LAMAR
to settle in your beautiful country and who have chosen me as the head of their colony. I have learned that each family settling in Texas receives from that republic six hundred and forty acres of land. It is said that the German colony, Teutonia, which arrived in Texas in May, 1839, received this same amount of land for each· of its male members, even those without families. I ask, Mr. President, the same donations for a French colony which 76 to grow, if it prospers under 76 aus picious conditions. In addition, and in the name of my companions, who are all honest, honorable, and very polished men, I take the liberty to ask you for 1. Land of the first class 2. A location favorable for commerce, and also as close as possible to the Teutonia colony to which it may have recourse, if necessary. 3. Finally, a sufficient amount of land to compensate the employees. I have full confidence in the favor which these requests will receive from you, but I should like to be able to give my colony, in your name, the formal assurance that they will be granted. Therefore, 11Ir. Presi- dent, I make bold to ask that you will kindly reply before the month of February, 1840, the date fixed for departure. In the meantime, I write to your agents here in France and endeavor to co-operate with them. Our colony will arrive in Texas about the beginning of the month of next April (1840). May you be pleased, :Monsieur, to prepare a favor- able reception for it. I am :Mr. President with profound respect Your very humble and very obedient servant Dr: phil: L: Harper. (chez Mons: Oleaux rue d_e l'arbre du bourg) Poissy (Peine . e)
near Paris, France Septemwr 17, 1839. [Endorsed) L. Harper French Octo. '39
No. 1453 1839 Sept. 18, J. HAMILTON, LONDON, rENGLAND], TO [H. J. TEMPLE], VISCOUNT PALMERSTON, [LONDON, ENGLANDJ 77 London Sept. 18th. 1839. My Lord- As I am authorised by the President of the Republic of 'I'.exas and deputed by Genl Henderson its diplomatic agent to the Courts both of
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