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PAPERS OF MIR4BE.AU BUON.AP.ARTE LAM.AR
will, with his .other friends, share with you the responsibility, and make the matter straight-that is, we will stand by you and see it righted and made satisfactory in every way. I am sure, however, there will be no objection to adjusting his claim in the way proposed. My anxiety in ·this matter may border on enthusiasm, but it is my mis- fortune, and one that will stick to me through life, I hope, never to desert a friend, no matter what his indiscretions or misfortunes may be, but to give him aid in his distress, if I can. Genl. Swartwout has a double claim upon me, that of being a triend and supporter of my adopted. and suffering Country in time of need, and a warm personal friend since I first knew him. In fact, my dear Genl, if I am not mistaken in your heart, you would entertain for him the same feeling that I do, did you know him as I do. The kindness and courtesy extended by him to every citizen of Texas that went to N York, manifested, too plainly, his generous and noble feeling in behalf of our oppressed people. Hundreds can testify to the fact. Genl fl enderion, will, I am satisfied, confirm all what I say of Genl S.; 11nd l- hope he may find "poor Texas" is disposed ,to do him justice, at least, through the intervention of her executive.-,- ! have really to apoligise, my dear Genl, for giving you so much trouble, and hope, sincerely )lope, that this may find you clear of dyspepsi/l, aJ?.d 1111 dispeptic feeling, while, with every respect, I remain, Most truly yr friend J Morgan. P. S. J would esteepi it a singular favor that this little matter could be 11rranged as soon as yovr convenience will permit, as I feel extremely anxious to furnish poor Swartwout with whatever relief this will afford him, without delay. The Bill can be encJosed to :ine in duplicate, if you pJease, for fe~r of miscarriage
Truly yrs
J M.
Genl M. B. L/lffiar: [Addressed] His Excellency
[Endorsed] Col. J Morgan July 15, 1840 private.
Mirabeau B. Lamar,
Prest. of the Rep. of Texas, Austin. ·
No. 1837 1840 July 16, J. S. LESTER, LA GRANGE, [TEXAS] TO [M. B.] LAMAR, [GALVESTONJ 05
La Grange. July 16th 1840.
Genl. LaMar
Dear Sir After my best respects and sincere good wishes for your health and happiness, I beg the Indulgence of addressing You a few lines relative to our difficulties on the frontiers with the hostile Indians.-- I have been up at the City of Austin lately, and
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