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that interchange of good feeling which from my estimation of our worthy member I should be very glad should take place independant [sic] of my desire of its existence politically- we respect Col Bennett for what he professes to be an honest man wishing his country well and willing to serve it to the best of his ability in any capacity- Having occupied your time- more than I have right ·at this busy moment I will only express the hope that you will be ably seconded by Congress, and as that body have a larger proportion of able men than heretofore (I believe) much and more good will arise therefrom than heretofore- Believe me to be Dear Sir-very truly your very obedient personal friend & servant & with all Respect Ohs B Stewart [rubric] No. 1526 1839 Nov. 4, W[ILLIAM] JEFFERSON JONES, AUSTIN, [TEXAS], TO M[IRABEAU] B[UONAPARTEJ LAMAR, AUSTIN, TEXAS Recommending Captain W[illiam] G. Lewis for promotion. A. L. S. 1 p. No. 1527 Please excuse bad writing the opportunity hurries me 1839 Nov. 4, H. FANTHORP, FANTHORP'S POSTOFFICE, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, [TEXAS], TO MIRABEAU B[UONAPARTE] LAMAR, AUSTIN, [TEXAS] Introducing Uriah F. Case. L. S. 1 p. No. 1528 1839 Nov 1'1, W. G. COOKE, AUSTIN, [TEXAS], TO J. H. STARR., [AUSTIN, TEXASJ~ 6 City of Austin Nov 11th 1839. To The Hon. J H Starr Secy of the Treasury Sir, The honor of signing the Presidents name to the Promissory notes of the Govt, conferred upon me by Act~' of Congress Oct 23 1837 I hereby most respectfully beg leave to de- "Copy. The ~riginal is in the Texas archives, "Comptroller's Letters." "'A joint resolution. Printed in Gammel, H. P. N., Laws of Texas, II, 1347.
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