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the removal of my family requires time. If I reach Austin in time to make my report to Congress will that suit your views and wishes? As the Columbia leaves on the 20 or 22 of this month permit me to ask the favor of an early reply to this letter. Perhaps I may be of some service to the Medical department whilst in the States, if author- ized to act.- You have my prayers for the speedy recovery of your daughter, and deeply do I sympathize with you on account of your severe family afflictions.
With the highest considerations, and most friendly feelings I am, my Dr sir, your Obt Servant Wm R. Smith
His Excy. M.B. Lamar [Addressed] His Excy-
[Endorsed] WR Smith
8th. Augst 1839 Privt.
Mirabeau B. Lamar.
Houston.-
No. 1401 1839 Aug. 12, THO[MA]S J. GREEN, VELASCO, [TEXAS], TO M[IRABEAU] B[UONAPARTE] LAMAR, FORT LOUIS, [TEXAS] Sending horses; "wishing you improved health and a pleasant ride to my house." A. N. S. 1 p. No. 1402 1839 Aug. 13, J. B. RANSOM, HOUSTON, [TEXAS], TO M. B. LAMAR, GALVESTON, [TEXAS] 96 Executive Dept . ) Houston 13th. Augst 1839 ) Genl M B Lamar ) Dear Sir, ) I regret that Genl Foots Buggy has not•been re- turned by his friend 1\fr. Mitchell otherwise I should send it to you, the Hose however goes down on the Emblem to care of Dr. Roberts. I have just seen Col. Cook from Austin, he visits the Island in a day or two to see you, on informing him of your in- structions to have the Archives &c sent up on the 1st. Sept he sug- gests the propriety of deferring their removal until about the 15 or 20 as by that period the buildings will be in a greater state of readiness, & may probably not be so sooner,- I imagine Judge Burnett will be glad to hear from you upon this subject before he makes any definite arrangements for their transportation,- I expect him today- All appear well pleased with the new city espe- cially the Editor of the Picayune, who bought several lots- No news except that Pilie the Creole Surveyor, stole $3500 of Doswell, which
..A. L. S.
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